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China Internet Giant Alibaba Emerging From Deep Freeze As Restrictions Ease
Alibaba got good news that China might reduce a $1 billion fine on the company's fintech arm, Ant Group. BABA stock rose then fell.
Lawmakers Look for Tough Implementation of Forced Labor Law Targeting China
U.S. lawmakers scrutinized possible loopholes in an anti-forced labor law blocking many imports from China’s Xinjiang region, expressing bipartisan support for cracking down on companies with supply chains stemming from the region.
Horizon Robotics and BYD Announce Cooperation on BYD's BEV Perception Solution Powered by Journey 5 Computing Solution at Shanghai Auto Show 2023
/PRNewswire/ -- Horizon Robotics, a leading provider of energy-efficient computing solutions for advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) for consumer...
Chery Omoda 5 EV: electric SUV makes Auto Shanghai 2023 show debut, launching in Malaysia by year end - paultan.org
The Chery Omoda 5 EV is taking centrestage at the carmaker’s Auto Shanghai 2023 booth. The electric version of the Omoda 5 SUV appears to be in final production form although concrete details are lacking. […]
Protester breaks silence on China's crackdown on COVID demonstrators
Dazed and terrified, Yicheng Huang narrowly managed to escape being detained by police in Shanghai while attending historic protests calling for an end to China's COVID-19 curbs that spread across numerous cities last November.
China seeking Dutch space technology -military intelligence agency
China is seeking to acquire equipment and knowledge in the Dutch space sector, sometimes in circumvention of export restrictions, the Netherlands' military intelligence agency said on Wednesday.
Xi calls for upgrade to China-Gabon ties in talks with ‘old friend’ Bongo
The Gabonese president is in Beijing seeking support for a development plan that will reduce his country’s oil dependence.
Forget Macron, Europe and the U.S. See Eye-to-Eye on China’s Threat
Europe has erected a series of defenses against China in recent years, adopting a “derisking” strategy that looks similar to the U.S.’s stance.
Solar Tariffs Up to 254% Risk Return in US Congress Anti-China Push
Momentum is building in Congress over an effort to re-instate debilitating solar tariffs on US imports of panels from Southeast Asia, raising alarm from renewable developers.
UK warns China against intimidating foreign nationals on British soil
Britain said on Wednesday that any intimidation on British soil of foreign nationals by China or other states was unacceptable and that it was investigating the matter, responding to a media report about a so-called secret Chinese police station.
EU demands ‘immediate’ release of two Chinese activists arrested in Beijing
Pair were due to meet visiting EU officials at the bloc’s embassy in the capital; three other lawyers were also detained.
Hong Kong Eyes Capital-Hungry Tech Startups, But Risks Welcoming Investment Duds - Alibaba Group Holding (NYSE:BABA)
Key Takeaways: Hong Kong’s new listing rules for “specialist technology companies” allow startups without any revenue to list if they meet a minimum market capitalization requirement
China’s ‘unicorn’ stampede has slowed as billion-dollar valuations soar in US
TikTok parent ByteDance remains the world’s most valuable unicorn, topping Elon Musk’s SpaceX in the second spot, but China appears to have lost the edge it held before the pandemic.
Freshippo Alibaba’s Grocery Arm Gears Up for Hong Kong IPO
Freshippo, the Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. grocery chain known for selling cooked lobsters and grouper freshly chosen from fish-tanks in the store, has started preparations for a Hong Kong initial public offering, people familiar with the matter said.
Germany's foreign minister: Parts of China trip 'more than shocking'
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock on Wednesday described parts of her recent trip to China as "more than shocking" and said Beijing was increasingly becoming a systemic rival more than a trade partner and competitor.
India's population to overtake China, with 2.9 mln more people by mid-2023, UN estimates
India is poised to overtake China as the world's most populous nation, with almost 3 million more people than its neighbour by the middle of this year, data released on Wednesday by the United Nations showed.
36Kr Launches New Automotive Content Matrix to Focus on the Evolving Landscape of the Automotive Industry - 36KR Holdings (NASDAQ:KRKR)
BEIJING, April 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- 36Kr Holdings Inc. ("36Kr" or the "Company") (NASDAQ:KRKR), a prominent brand and pioneering platform dedicated to serving New Economy participants in China, today
US cannot use Philippines to store arms meant for defending Taiwan, Manila says
Washington has access to nine sites near the Taiwan Strait and the disputed South China Sea under a defence pact with Manila. China has sharply criticised the military deal.
How China’s would-be silicon savior became a debt-ridden disappointment
China wants to reduce its dependency on U.S., Taiwanese, and European suppliers for its semiconductor industry, but some of the planned investment is being wasted.
Couriers quit before China’s ecommerce shopping festival, demanding better pay and work conditions
Some of the workers who deliver packages for China’s booming ecommerce industry aren’t going to take it anymore, and are not showing up at work.
5 ghost movies inspired by the stories of Pu Songling
Pu Songling’s works involving demons, ghosts, and other creatures of the night have provided inspiration for Chinese filmmakers since the dawn of cinema. In celebration of Pu’s influence on film, and with Halloween happening tomorrow, here are five worthwhile movies adapted from his work.
Scientists in the Crosshairs: What should Chinese and Chinese-American researchers do amid U.S. crackdown on ‘China ties’?
We interview experts and gather their best advice for how to avoid being wrongly prosecuted for non-disclosure and other administrative wrongdoings.
Editor’s note for Thursday, October 29, 2020
A note from the editor of today’s The China Project Access newsletter.
China pushes for technological self-sufficiency to power growth through 2035 and hints at Xi Jinping’s long-term plans
China’s leaders said in a policy document that they see a “strategic opportunity” in the coming years for the country to become self-reliant and prosperous. The document also hinted that Xi Jinping wants to rule through at least 2027, the centennial of the formation of the People’s Liberation Army.
Wuhan Semiconductor stalls amid China’s push to develop domestic chipmakers
China wants to make its own chips. But money appears to have been poured into wasteful projects.
Personhood by Paper
What is the meaning of citizenship, and who deserves to be a U.S. citizen? The new documentary “First Vote” is a rare, close look at the Chinese-American community and their political participation. As Americans go to the polls, Yangyang Cheng explores the country’s fraught history with immigration and conditional citizenship, and asks: How much should our personhood be determined by the types of paper we carry?
Home-style spicy chicken in the best way possible
A variation of a home-cooked recipe that piles on the good stuff so that diners don’t need to treasure hunt.
Editor’s note for Wednesday, October 28, 2020
A note from the editor of today’s The China Project Access newsletter.
China encourages green finance, new-energy vehicles after carbon-neutral pledge
How will China meet its goal to reach carbon neutrality before 2060? Government agencies say they will prioritize climate-friendly financing, and the replacement of gas-burning cars with hybrids or new-energy vehicles. Details on the phasing out of coal remain uncertain.
Are feminism and housewifery incompatible? Chinese internet debates comments by education activist
The controversy erupted earlier this week when a clip of the interview began circulating on Weibo. Speaking to a reporter from the Red Star News, Zhāng Guìméi 张桂梅, an outspoken activist for the rights of girls to receive an education, shared a story of how she rejected a sizable donation from a former student because she was a stay-at-home mom by choice.
Waverly tragedy: Trafficking in Chinese labor leads to 300 dead
The American crew of the ‘Waverly,’ fearing that their human cargo would jump overboard, decided to seal the hold, where hundreds of Chinese workers were being kept. Those workers died in the most gruesome of manners.
Editor’s note for Tuesday, October 27, 2020
A note from the editor of today’s The China Project Access newsletter.
India signs U.S. deal to make missiles ‘deadlier,’ with eye on Chinese border troops
As tens of thousands of troops on the India-China border brace for a freezing Himalayan winter, the U.S. signed an agreement with India to provide geospatial information — the kind that could help India track and target Chinese border troops.
In China, women stand-up comedians offend their way into the mainstream
Compared with traditional Chinese forms of comedy like sketch shows or crosstalk, Western-imported stand-up comedy is emerging as an art form that is more female-friendly. And women are taking advantage.
Gruesome cat abuse video stirs calls for stronger animal cruelty laws in China
The recent killing of the pregnant cat has renewed calls to punish animal cruelty in China. This time, the movement has a powerful ally: China Central Television (CCTV), the Chinese government’s state broadcaster.
Editor’s note for Monday, October 26, 2020
A note from the editor of today’s The China Project Access newsletter.
China reports over 100 asymptomatic COVID-19 cases linked to Xinjiang garment factory
After a 17-year-old garment factory worker in Kashgar, Xinjiang tested positive for COVID-19, authorities quickly tested all 4.75 million residents of the Kashgar area, finding 164 cases, all without symptoms.
Lang Ping, ‘The Iron Hammer’: The national hero with the golden touch
Lang Ping is China’s Michael Jordan, the most famous, celebrated, and accomplished Chinese athlete of her generation.
