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Kuaishou reaches $159 billion valuation after largest tech IPO since Uber
Chinese short-video giant Kuaishou made a splashy IPO in Hong Kong, reaching a valuation close to its larger competitor, Douyin, the Chinese version of TikTok. Will Douyin’s parent company, ByteDance, follow and also list its short-video product in Hong Kong?
China wants to ban ‘tainted’ celebrities, for good
Sex and drugs? No rock and roll for scandal-plagued actors and pop musicians.
What a John le Carré novel can teach about China
John Le Carré’s Asia-set magnum opus is his 1977 novel “The Honourable Schoolboy.” The book is one of le Carré’s most personal, offering us a number of insights into Asia and China that are key to understanding the trajectory of Western relations with China after World War II.
Deloitte accused of operational and ethical malpractice in China auditing division
A document leaked to the internet claims that there are serious problems at the Beijing office of one of the world’s “Big Four” accounting firms. A Chinese newspaper says Deloitte is just playing by the industry’s unspoken rules.
‘We Were Smart’: China’s controversial subculture tells its story
A decade ago, the “shamate” subculture ran wild in China, defined by young rural migrants sporting eye-catching fashion and colorful hair. A film by Li Yifan looks back at this underclass.
Editor’s note for Thursday, February 4, 2021
A note from the editor of today’s The China Project Access newsletter.
U.K. revokes broadcast license of CGTN after finding it is ‘ultimately controlled by the Chinese Communist Party’
Chinese state news channel CGTN has been taken off the air in the U.K., after British regulator Ofcom found problems with its license ownership.
In Guangzhou, separating couples are losing out to scalpers on divorce appointments
Scalpers in China who sell hospital appointments and concert tickets have discovered a new revenue source: selling appointments for official divorce registration.
Foreigners
I was ghosted by my closest friend in China. What did I learn?
Editor’s note for Wednesday, February 3, 2021
A note from the editor of today’s The China Project Access newsletter.
Why are Chinese officials in Africa so active in messaging on Xinjiang?
A new wave of Chinese propaganda, pushing back on claims of genocide and human rights abuses in Xinjiang, is being promoted widely in Africa. Here are a few reasons why Africa might be a focus of this messaging campaign.
Chinese police raid pirate website that offers crowd-sourced translation
Police in Shanghai have raided one of China’s most popular websites for downloading subtitled, uncensored foreign films for IPR infringement.
How China’s livestream industry is revolutionizing ecommerce
The livestream industry is flourishing in China, with the top hosts gaining celebrity status and earning thousands per day off commissions. But becoming the next livestream star is not as easy as it seems.
What are China’s favorite sports? Is basketball or soccer No. 1?
Explaining how each of China’s four most popular sports achieved its status.
The end of China’s golden age
An Lushan’s rebellion was one of the bloodiest conflicts in world history. He may have envisaged a bright new era when he crowned himself emperor, but his reign was short, and brought an end to China’s golden age.
Editor’s note for Tuesday, February 2, 2021
A note from the editor of today’s The China Project Access newsletter.
China’s top diplomat bashes Trump policies, warns Biden to respect ‘redline’ issues
Top Chinese diplomat Yang Jiechi warned the Biden administration against making the “strategic misjudgment” of treating China as an adversary. The issues of Taiwan, Hong Kong, Tibet, and Xinjiang all “constitute a redline that must not be crossed,” he added.
Shanghai man wins court victory after being sacked over unplugged vacation time
A Shanghai court ruled in favor of a man who wanted to switch off his devices during his holiday. Will Chinese employers take note?
Mei Lanfang, China’s greatest stage performer
Mei Lanfang was more than just a performer with exceptional poise, a beautiful falsetto trill, and a sharp jaw-line. He helped rework the genre of Peking Opera into what it is today, an intangible cultural heritage and source of national pride.
Editor’s note for Monday, February 1, 2021
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