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Lonely Cry for Action as China Locks Up Japanese Citizens on Spy Charges
Hideji Suzuki says Japan failed him during his six years in a Chinese prison. China’s recent arrest of a Japanese citizen is again testing Tokyo’s resolve.
Alibaba, JD Logistics shares retreat as SoftBank reportedly plans to pare stakes
Chinese technology companies held by SoftBank face a threat to their recovery from Beijing’s regulatory crackdown: the Japanese investment firm reportedly plans to trim its substantial portfolio of China assets.
Lack of electric vans opens door for Chinese, other EV makers
Legacy automakers got off to a late start with their commercial electric vans, opening the door for other electric commercial vehicle (ECV) makers to gain a foothold, as the Maxus brand from China's SAIC Motor Corp has done in Europe.
BYD Dolphin Coming To Europe — €30,000 Price Estimate
BYD already sells its vehicles in over 400 cities in 70 countries around the world. BYD’s New Energy Vehicle (NEV) sales in 2022 surpassed 1.85 million units, and this year BYD is hoping to sell over 3 million of these plug-in hybrid and full battery-electric vehicles. The optimistic target for BYD is closer to 3.6 […]
China Mask Mandate Lifted for Public Transport, Offices, Schools
People will still be required to wear masks in hospitals, nursing homes and in cases of future outbreaks, according to a government statement
Indonesia sovereign fund steps up EV plans with China's CATL
INA preparing pipeline of Nusantara projects, chief investment officer says
Macron Stands by Comments on Taiwan, but Says France Backs Status Quo
An earlier suggestion by the French president that the security of Taiwan was not Europe’s immediate concern had drawn sharp criticism from some Western allies and commentators.
Masayoshi Son's SoftBank to Sell Majority of Stake in Alibaba (BABA)
SoftBank Group Corp. is moving to sell the majority of its stake in Chinese internet giant Alibaba Group Holding Ltd., the Financial Times reported, the latest sign of long-time China investors lowering their exposure there.
Alibaba shares tumble after SoftBank reportedly sells most of its stake
Alibaba shares dropped nearly 3% after a Financial Times report indicated that SoftBank sold roughly $7.2 billion worth of shares.
China records world's first human death from H3N8 bird flu, WHO says
A Chinese woman has become the first person to die from a type of bird flu that is rare in humans, the World Health Organisation (WHO) said, but the strain does not appear to spread between people.
Analysis: Why Xi Jinping did not meet Taiwan's ex-president
Ma Ying-jeou's usefulness for Beijing likely on the decline
What's Going On With Alibaba Shares - Alibaba Group Holding (NYSE:BABA)
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd - ADR (NYSE: BABA) shares are trading lower by 5.03% to $94.74 Wednesday afternoon after Chinese regulators proposed rules overseeing AI technology. What Happened?
Hyundai and Kia Want a Podium Finish in the EV Race, With Tesla and BYD
On Tuesday, Hyundai Motor (ticker: 005380.Korea) announced a goal to become the No. 3 maker of electric vehicles globally by the end of the decade. Hyundai is including sales from its group of companies, such as Kia (000270.Korea) and Genesis EV models. It’s another sign that the entire auto industry is going all-in on EVs.
China Seeks to Write Its Own History of Battle With Covid-19
The Beijing government is withholding data and censoring debate as it promotes a narrative of triumph as to how it handled the virus.
Editor’s note for Tuesday, September 1, 2020
A note from the editor of today’s The China Project Access newsletter.
Ethnic Mongols protest Beijing’s push for Mandarin-only classes
New education standards are shrinking the space for Mongolian-language instruction in China’s Inner Mongolia region. The policy change has sparked widespread protest, but Beijing is unlikely to change course.
U.S. university expels 15 visiting Chinese scholars
As the Trump administration continues to scrutinize all aspects of America’s relations with China, the University of North Texas has expelled 15 Chinese researchers who were funded by the Chinese Scholarship Council, a government organization.
Q&A: Dr. Fan Dai on China and climate change
Dr. Fan Dai will speak at The China Project’s fourth annual Women’s Conference, which is slated to take place virtually on September 9 and 10. Prior to the event, we recently sat down with her to talk about questions on China’s climate commitments and its role in international climate collaboration.
Album ‘Both’ fuses ancient Chinese culture with contemporary sounds
The artistic duo Wang Meng and Yu Miao have created one of the unlikeliest albums of the year, “Both,” which attempts to bring ancient Chinese traditions into the realm of contemporary electronica.
In TikTok, a bad omen for Chinese technology in Europe
A recent European court decision — aimed originally at data privacy breaches by the United States — may have far-reaching implications for Chinese tech companies. Scrutiny will fall on data-rich companies like TikTok, which was just beginning to soar in Europe, as China has even fewer rule-of-law safeguards than the U.S.
Editor’s note for Monday, August 31, 2020
A note from the editor of today’s The China Project Access newsletter.
Beijing threatens to yank TikTok out of Trump’s reach
New rules from the Chinese Commerce Ministry define what appear to be core parts of TikTok’s algorithm as “sensitive technologies.” The change likely means that any sale of TikTok would have to be approved by Beijing.
Australian citizen and TV host detained
Born in China and educated in Australia, Cheng Lei became a host on China’s state-run TV network. Now she is a prisoner of that state.
Mao Xinyu, the Chairman’s potbellied grandson
Xinyu, which means “New Universe,” was given his name by his grandfather, Chairman Mao himself. He has never been able to live up to either his first or last name.
Shanghai Grand Prix officially omitted from F1 season
Last month, Chinese authorities announced that international sports would not be played in the country, with the exception of some Olympic qualifiers. They were serious.
Chinese FM says COVID-19 may not have started in China, warns Norway on Nobel Peace Prize
The Chinese Foreign Minister is on a five-nation tour of Europe. Today he warned Norway of the consequences of a Nobel Peace Prize choice that does not please Beijing.
Censoring a pandemic — the banned words of WeChat
China has censored private messages and public posts on WeChat since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. A new report looks at what words have been verboten.
Online campaign for cheaper menstrual products emerges in China
A conversation about period poverty, the inability for low-income women and girls to purchase safe sanitary products, has erupted on Chinese social media this week, igniting an online campaign calling for a lower sales tax on feminine hygiene products in the country.
Ask Not What Your Country Can Do For You
The Democratic and Republican National Conventions have just concluded. Yangyang Cheng reflects on her introduction to American politics, and shares her hopes and concerns for this election. Living in historic times, what is one’s responsibility as an individual? Beneath the distorted realities, how do we reclaim the bond that is deep and intimate with this world and each other?
Could Messi actually sign with a Chinese club?
Aside from a high salary, the Chinese Super League has very little to offer to Lionel Messi. Still, fans can dream.
Walmart and Microsoft team up to buy TikTok as Disney dream boy quits
TikTok’s brand-new CEO, poached from Disney, quits as Walmart and Microsoft team up to buy it.
