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‘Be blinded by a single leaf and not see Mount Tai’ — Phrase of the Week
China’s EV companies are eyeing international markets, but stiff domestic competition may mean they miss the forest for the trees.
‘The Sacred Clan’: Liang Hong turns to fiction to explore rural China
Realism and the supernatural mix in Liang Hong’s “The Sacred Clan,” a collection of short stories that continues the author’s lifelong work of capturing rural China.
Epic and ordinary: Shang Zhefeng’s photographs tell the story of China’s majority
In the work of millennial photographer Shang Zhefeng, personal stories of China’s working class are told through the lens of their unique surroundings. “The environment I grew up in inspires what I do,” Shang says. “Coming from a lower social class, I represent the majority.”
Why China’s Global South diplomacy is such a challenge for the United States
Most poor countries — and that means most countries — don’t like the current “rules-based international order,” but America is not prepared for the enormous appeal of China’s influence, argues Cobus van Staden in our inaugural Southern View column.
Exiled Uyghurs push UN to press China for account of relatives detained for being Muslim
The Working Group on Arbitrary Detention demands release and reparations for Uyghurs jailed by Beijing illegally, for no crime.
Editor’s note for June 29, 2023
A note for Access newsletter readers from Jeremy Goldkorn.
China wants to compete with Elon Musk’s Starlink
Elon Musk sells satellite internet to Ukraine and Africa. Could he do it for Taiwan? Meanwhile, China is rushing to catch up to SpaceX and Starlink, and it might be the thing that sets Elon against his Beijing buddies.
Shadow reserves — how China hides trillions of dollars of hard currency
China has a lot of foreign exchange reserves that do not show up in the official books of the People’s Bank of China. Those funds have been hidden in the state banks, and largely escaped scrutiny.
Shein invites influencers on Chinese factory tour to mend reputation, but backlash erupts
The controversy comes at a particularly delicate time for Shein, as it’s aiming to launch an initial public offering (IPO) on the U.S. stock market later this year despite having a controversial reputation over its cheap apparel.
The told story of Wham! in China
Simon Napier-Bell was a composer, songwriter, record producer, and author living a hedonistic life in London. Bored, he decided to try the ultimate adventure: making Wham! the first Western pop group to ever perform in the People’s Republic of China.
The fortune of copper under an ancient Buddhist site in Afghanistan that China is supposed to mine
In 2008, the Afghan government and a state-owned Chinese company signed a deal to mine copper at Mes Aynak, just south of Kabul. The Taliban renewed the agreement. So why is the project stalled?
Victor Shih on ‘coalitions of the weak’ and how China is ruled
A discussion with scholar Victor Shih about his recent book ‘Coalitions of the Weak: Elite Politics in China from Mao’s Stratagem to the Rise of Xi.’
Editor’s note for June 28, 2023
A note for Access newsletter readers from Jeremy Goldkorn.
British Museum under fire for using translator’s work in China exhibition without permission
Instead of crediting and compensating the translator, the London institution responded to the backlash by removing her work and the original Chinese text — poetry by Chinese feminist and revolutionary writer Qiu Jin — which was an initial part of the exhibition.
Pro wrestling in China is ready for its comeback
The short but eventful history of China wrestling is filled with highs and lows. For a while, rival promoters dreamed of building the WWE of China, but money dried out and then COVID nearly killed the industry. Those who are still kicking — a motley crew of professionals, hobbyists, lifers, dreamers, and realists — are now working together to rebuild this thing they love.
Hua Guofeng’s short-lived reign as chairman and leader of China
“With you in charge, I am at ease,” Mao Zedong wrote in a note to his successor, Hua Guofeng. Mao’s trust was misplaced.
Editor’s note for June 27, 2023
A note for Access newsletter readers from Jeremy Goldkorn.
Lu Yinyin muses on life’s struggles and triumphs
Lu doesn’t seem to control her characters from on high, all-knowing and all-powerful. Instead, she faithfully records their embarrassments, their pain, and their helplessness, piercing their fantasies and throwing open a window to let in the bracing air.
China and Japan: East Asia’s ‘severe and complex’ bilateral relationship
Japan’s government defines China as a “strategic challenge” to the international order. The countries clash over many issues, yet a senior Japanese politician has assured The China Project there’s still momentum for dialogue.
An African in China brings global sports to Africa — Q&A with Lloyd Randall
He moved from civil war torn Sierra Leone to Beijing where he graduated with degrees in IT and management. Now he’s the face of one of the biggest sports TV broadcasters in Africa, and it’s a Chinese company.
