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China's slow consumer inflation, deepening factory gate deflation to test policy
China's consumer prices rose at the slowest pace in more than two years in April, while factory gate deflation deepened, data showed on Thursday, suggesting more stimulus may be needed to boost a patchy post-COVID economic recovery.
U.S. Audit Watchdog Finds Deficiencies in First China Inspection
Error rates were ‘unacceptable’ in audit work by PwC and KPMG on U.S.-traded Chinese companies, Public Company Accounting Oversight Board reports
Alibaba's Joe Tsai Showcases AI-generated Actress at BEYOND Expo - Pandaily
The third BEYOND International Technology Innovation Expo began in China on May 10. During the event, Joe Tsai, executive vice-chairman of Alibaba Group, showcased an AI-generated actress named Leah to demonstrate the potential of AI-generated content.
China, Ecuador sign free trade agreement, says Chinese commerce ministry
China and Ecuador signed a free trade agreement on May 11, China's commerce ministry said on Thursday.
Xi Urges State Firms, Financial Institutions to Move to New City Outside Beijing
President Xi Jinping has reaffirmed his commitment to creating a dazzling high-tech hub neighboring Beijing, calling on state-owned enterprises and financial institutions to relocate to the flagship city.
Chinese brokerages urged to tighten scrutiny over sensitive info -Securities Times
Chinese regulators have told securities firms to strengthen compliance over controlling the spread of sensitive information as well as expert invitation and interviews, the official Securities Times reported on Thursday, citing brokerage sources.
China's state firms pay more as public-private wage gap hits record 89%
Those in resources, infrastructure benefit more than factories from uneven recovery
China Seeks to Expand Taiwan Communications, Says a Top Official
The Chinese Communist Party’s No. 4 official has pledged to expand his nation’s communications with Taiwan, a self-ruled island that President Xi Jinping considers a breakaway province and has vowed to retake by force, if necessary.
Capvision Vows to Meet China Anti-Spy Rules With Compliance Push
Capvision Pro Corp. vowed to follow China’s national security laws and set up a committee to manage compliance issues in Shanghai after the consulting firm was targeted by China’s new anti-spy campaign.
How extreme rainfall is taking a growing toll on China’s rice crops
Chinese-led research reveals impacts extreme of events on rice yields and the sobering implications for the country’s food security.
Judicial scrutiny could sink new Florida law banning Chinese property ownership
Florida has deemed seven nations, including China, ‘foreign countries of concern’ and restricted some real estate purchases by their citizens.
Analysis: China's messaging machine tamps down Taiwan war hype
Wolf-warrior propaganda proves too effective, leaving authorities rattled
El volumen de trading del exchange de criptomonedas Binance cayó casi 50% en abril
Aun así, sigue siendo el exchange centralizado dominante en el sector.
Bitcoin Ordinals make their way to Binance: Nifty Newsletter, May 3–9
Pudgy Penguins signed a deal with William Morris Endeavor to expand its NFT intellectual property into television, film and gaming.
Editor’s note for Monday, July 19, 2021
A note from the editor of today’s The China Project Access newsletter.
Advertisers flee mega pop star Kris Wu over allegations of predatory behavior
Porsche, Lancôme, and Bulgari are among the companies to announce they will no longer work with the megastar.
U.S. and allies accuse China of ‘malicious cyber activity,’ including Microsoft Exchange hack
The U.S. and its closest allies pinned blame on China for the Microsoft Exchange hack that affected thousands of companies earlier this year. NATO and the EU joined in the criticism of “malicious cyber activity,” but were less direct in blaming Beijing.
China at the Tokyo Olympics: What to watch for
Summer Olympics preview, China edition: Who are the athletes to watch, what are the can’t-miss events, and can China rebound from its poor showing in Rio?
Editor’s note for Friday, July 16, 2021
A note from the editor of today’s The China Project Access newsletter.
Beijing demands Hong Kong build ‘iron wall’ of national security as Washington warns businesses of political risk
Xia Baolong, the head of the Chinese State Council’s Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office, delivered a speech celebrating what Beijing sees as the success of its national security law in Hong Kong and outlining expectations for the future of the city.
What the Didi fiasco reveals about China’s fealty to markets
The Chinese government’s recent moves to rein in Didi and whip the tech industry into line have been a decade in the making.
Chinese father faces murder charges in the deaths of his two young children
Two children died after a 15-story drop from an apartment in Chongqing. Their father is now facing trial for their murder.
China’s left-behind villages and the people in them
Overburdened grandparents, children who don’t see their parents, workers straining to make a living in unwelcoming cities: Liang Hong’s book, “China in One Village” (tr. Emily Goedde), gives a platform for these voices from the countryside.
Editor’s note for Thursday, July 15, 2021
A note from the editor of today’s The China Project Access newsletter.
The world’s largest carbon market is finally about to start trading in China
Starting tomorrow, over 2,000 power generators in China will begin trading carbon credits on a nationwide market. The credits will be cheap at first and only cover a fraction of China’s total emissions, but the system will expand in the coming years to help the country achieve its climate goals.
Chinese influencer’s death after liposuction highlights dangers of plastic surgery
A beauty influencer died after a cosmetic surgery procedure. The government has promised to crack down on sketchy plastic surgery clinics, but will anything actually change in a market worth $27 billion?
Why the U.S. should avoid ideological competition with China
A recent essay by scholars Thomas Pepinsky and Jessica Chen Weiss argues a persuasive case that the Biden administration is making a bad move in foregrounding the ideological dimension of competition with China.
Retracing the Long March: Arriving at the revolutionary capital
In this final part of a three-part dispatch, Mads Vesterager Nielsen arrives at the revolutionary capital of Yan’an, Shaanxi province, to conclude a 6,500-kilometer trip. Along the way, he encounters flooded roads, livestreamers, and priests.
Pakistan bus explosion kills at least nine Chinese; Beijing blames bomb
A bus explosion, possibly from a bomb, killed 13 people in a province of Pakistan bordering Afghanistan.
Convenience Bee — China’s first truly successful digital convenience store chain?
Convenience Bee says it is already profitable with more than 2,000 unmanned stores all over China. But can it raise enough cash to fund its ambitious expansion plans?
Power of symbolism: The swim that changed Chinese history
Mao Zedong’s dip in the Yangtze River near Wuhan in July 1966 set the stage for the launch of the Great Proletarian Cultural Revolution.
Editor’s note for Tuesday, July 13, 2021
A note from the editor of today’s The China Project Access newsletter.
U.S. to issue risky business warning for Hong Kong
The U.S. is expected to issue its first business advisory for Hong Kong, warning of risks including data or assets being seized by Beijing, the Financial Times reported. The U.S. worries about data security follow a flurry of moves by Beijing exerting data sovereignty.
Chinese cities announce vaccine requirements for public places, setting off debate about freedom and vaccination inequality
It’s not just the U.S. and Europe where some people object to vaccine passports: some Chinese internet users are complaining that compulsory jabs are a form of discrimination.
