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WSJ News Exclusive | China Locks Information on the Country Inside a Black Box
Restrictions on the crucial Wind database, used by analysts and investors inside and outside the country, and other information channels are adding to a campaign to curb foreign influence.
First Republic Bank Seized and Sold to JPMorgan Chase; Tron's Justin Sun Apologizes After Binance CEO 'CZ' Fires Warning
"The Hash" tackles today's hot topics: The crypto case after First Republic is seized by regulators and sold to JPMorgan Chase in the largest bank failure since the 2008 financial crisis. Crypto entrepreneur Balaji Srinivasan explains his rationale for his $1M bitcoin bet and updates his timeline. Tron's Justin Sun apologizes after Binance's 'CZ' fires a warning after's Sun's recent token transfer. Plus, get ready for a new show where 'Shark Tank' meets crypto.
Who is China’s point man in Ukraine?
Diplomatic observers say he can speak to all parties and it should not be assumed he is biased towards Russia.
Biden Meets Marcos in Washington Amid Tensions With China
The Filipino leader’s four-day visit is meant to send a message to China amid conflict over Taiwan and the South China Sea.
Justin Sun revertirá una transferencia de US$56M a Binance tras una advertencia sobre los tokens SUI
“Binance Launchpool está pensado para airdrops de usuarios minoristas, no solamente para algunas ballenas”, tuiteó el CEO de Binance, Changpeng Zhao, luego de que Sun transfiriera US$56 millones en TUSD al exchange.
Taiwan's president hopes to deepen US security exchanges
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Taiwan's president told visiting ex-U.S. national security adviser John Bolton on Monday that her country is willing to deepen cooperation with the U.S. and "other like-minded partners” to safeguard peace, as the self-governed island faces increasing military threats from China.
Shanghai Xintiandi’s Billionaire Developer Sticks With Winning Formula, Linking Old And New At Water Town
Panlong Tiandi opening attracts "Golden Week" crowd
‘Only 20 per cent of Hong Kong district council seats’ to be directly elected
Source says remaining seats on revamped district councils to be either appointed by government or selected by committees staffed by pro-establishment figures.
Justin Sun to Reverse $56M Binance Transfer After CEO Zhao Warns Against Potential SUI Token Grab
"Binance Launchpool are meant as air drops for our retail users, not just for a few whales," Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao tweeted after Sun transferred $56 million in TUSD to Binance.
China revises conscription law, eyeing Taiwan conflict
Veteran soldiers, tech-savvy students expected to play key roles
Five killed in Sinochem chemical plant in Shandong province
Five people were killed, one was missing and another injured after an explosion at a Sinochem chemical plant in eastern China, local government said on Monday.
Chinese tourists flock to gambling hub Macau for Labour Day holiday
Hundreds of thousands of mainland Chinese visitors have descended on the world's biggest gambling hub of Macau for the Labour Day holiday, packing tightly into its narrow cobblestone streets and placing bets in its glitzy casinos.
Biden: US-Philippines 'ironclad' partners amid China tension
President Joe Biden reiterated U.S. commitment to the Philippines’ security and noted the “deep friendship” of the two nations as he met with Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. at the White House as concerns grow about the Chinese navy’s harassment of Philippine vessels in the South China Sea. Marcos' White House visit on Monday comes after the two countries completed their largest joint war drills ever. The Philippines this year agreed to give the U.S. military access to four more bases as the Biden administration looks to deter China’s increasingly aggressive actions toward Taiwan and in the disputed South China Sea.
Xi’s Food Security Drive Could End Up Backfiring for Chinese Farmers
After more than 30 years growing crops on the plains of northern China, a farmer who asked to be identified as Zhang is struggling over what to plant in the coming months.
Jack Ma, the billionaire co-founder of Alibaba who disappeared from public life in 2020, has taken up a teaching role in Japan
Jack Ma, once China's richest man, will be and teaching about sustainable agriculture and food production, according to the University of Tokyo.
Chinese women lead men in personal investment and other lessons from International Women’s Day 2021
Chinese media and companies have marked International Women’s Day in a variety of ways, from a report that shows the country’s women are more responsible investors than men to a survey that reveals warning signs for women on first dates.
Chinese fighter Song Yadong suffers first UFC loss
Also in this week’s China Sports Column: SIPG’s Oscar may be the latest high-priced soccer star to leave China.
Song Dandan, China’s beloved comic actress (and Chloé Zhao’s stepmom)
“You are the legend of our family,” Song Dandan wrote about Chloé Zhao after Zhao became the first Asian woman to win a Golden Globe for Best Director. In this week’s Chinese Lives, we take a closer look at Song, an accomplished star in her own right.
Editor’s note for Friday, March 5, 2021
A note from the editor of today’s The China Project Access newsletter.
Two Sessions: Beijing sets goals for 6% GDP growth, environmental protection, and crushing dissent in Hong Kong
The annual gathering of the National People’s Congress in Beijing kicked off with modest goals for the economy and environment, and plans for the more complete subjugation of opposition forces in Hong Kong.
Five social topics up for discussion at this year’s Two Sessions
Here are five proposals on social issues suggested by delegates to China’s annual Two Sessions political meetings.
Chloé Zhao’s authentic, tender docudramas of the American West
Chloe Zhao won the Golden Globe for Best Director for “Nomadland” on Sunday, making now a perfect time to revisit her earlier movies about the American West.
Editor’s note for Thursday, March 4, 2021
A note from the editor of today’s The China Project Access newsletter.
American ‘overall opinions’ about China hit record low
According to a new Gallup poll, 79% of Americans now have an unfavorable view of China — more than right after the Tiananmen Square crackdown in 1989. Pew, meanwhile, found that nine-in-ten Americans see China as a competitor or enemy.
U.S.-listed Chinese online car-sales website Autohome to go public in Hong Kong
Autohome is the first New York–listed company to launch a secondary listing in Hong Kong in 2021 amid uncertainties on U.S.-China relations.
Xi Jinping is gaining support from Party elites, the numbers say
Judging by the voting history of NPC delegates, Chinese President Xi Jinping is enjoying greater support within the Chinese Communist Party now than ever. Whether that’s more attributable to coercion or genuine support is unknown, but either way, it’s evidence that Xi continues to consolidate his authority.
Editor’s note for Wednesday, March 3, 2021
A note from the editor of today’s The China Project Access newsletter.
China to prioritize ‘green development,’ but will it be enough to peak emissions this decade?
According to the UN, the world still needs to dramatically increase its climate commitments to avert disaster. China has promised that its emissions will peak by 2030 — and political meetings in Beijing may soon reveal detail on whether, and how, that is likely to happen.
Investigation finds no physical or sexual assault before death of Lalamove rider
The death of a female passenger of a moving van on-demand service continues to spark debate about the responsibilities of online platforms and the ubiquity of violence against women.
‘Truth and reconciliation’: Excerpts from the Xinjiang Clubhouse
For 16 hours, people in a Clubhouse room called “Is there a concentration camp in Xinjiang?” spoke freely, centering the discussion on those most harmed by state violence. Even while it was happening, the conversation felt historic — and worth preserving.
How close, exactly, were Russia and China to nuclear war?
On the morning of March 2, 1969, 30 or so Chinese soldiers stepped onto a frozen Ussuri River and were confronted by Soviet border guards. The skirmish that followed, resulting in dozens of casualties, led to weeks of fighting on this China-Russia border. The consequences could have been much more devastating.
Editor’s note for Tuesday, March 2, 2021
A note from the editor of today’s The China Project Access newsletter.
China’s largest bank sends half a million employees a memo on workplace sexual misconduct
ICBC, one of China’s biggest and most important companies, has set a new corporate standard for the country by sending all of its employees a set of guidelines to avoid workplace misconduct.
Will Chinese education company GSX Techedu survive allegations of fraud?
GSX Techedu is a $24 billion company that is facing serious accusations of fraud by short sellers, and could become the highest-profile case of Chinese fraud to date, bigger than Luckin. So why don’t company execs — or investors, for that matter — seem worried?
A year and a half later, Hong Kong protest ‘mom’ remains in touch with her kids
Hong Kong’s protest movement in 2019 divided families. Many of the city’s young protesters are still finding ways to mend broken relationships.
