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U.S., China to Lead Growth in Government Debts
Aging populations, climate measures and interest payments have added to government spending.
Taiwan says it convinced China to rein in no-fly zone plan
Taiwan said on Wednesday it had successfully urged China to drastically narrow its plan to close air space north of the island, averting wider travel disruption in a period of high tension in the region due to China's military exercises.
China's Zeekr launches electric SUV, targets Europe
Chinese electric vehicle maker Zeekr on Wednesday launched a compact, all-electric sport utility vehicle, as it targeted a premium market in China that has been dominated by German automakers.
Warren Buffett Praises BYD and TSMC After Selling Shares of Both Firms
Warren Buffett called electric-car maker BYD Company Ltd. “extraordinary” and said chip manufacturer Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. is a “fabulous enterprise.” That hasn’t stopped him from selling shares of both firms.
BYD and Other New Energy Vehicle Firms Join Price War - Pandaily
With the price war among Chinese fuel vehicle brands accelerating, there are signs of a price reduction trend for new energy vehicles as well.
China's BYD built an electric supercar that can hop
The BYD U9 supercar is equipped with a hydraulic and air suspension system that allows the all-electric vehicle to hop in the air and ride on three wheels.
Fast-Growing Rice Merchant Looks For Big Harvest With Hong Kong IPO - Alibaba Group Holding (NYSE:BABA), JD.com (NASDAQ:JD)
Key Takeaways: Internet rice merchant Shiyue Daotian is seeking to attract investors to its Hong Kong IPO with annual growth averaging 40% over the past three years The company’s latest funding earlier this year, with participation from the Abu Dhabi government, valued it at nearly $2 billion By Fai Pui
A Panda Is Coming Home, and Her Chinese Fans Say It’s About Time
Ya Ya, who has been at the Memphis Zoo for 20 years, will soon return to China, where a campaign accusing the zoo of mistreating her has resonated on social media.
TikTok parent ByteDance to consolidate Hong Kong offices in One IFC
Chinese tech company ByteDance, known for its TikTok and Douyin apps, is set to move its multiple offices across Hong Kong into a new space at IFC, with the city’s commercial property market offering opportunities to upgrade or consolidate offices.
China wants to start using moon soil to build lunar bases as soon as this decade
China wants to start building a lunar base using soil from the moon in five years, Chinese media reported, with the ambitious plan kicking off as soon as this decade.
Binance CEO CZ: Regulators need deep understanding crypto for proper rules
Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao discussed the importance of regulatory clarity for the crypto industry at the Hong Kong Web3 Festival Week 2023.
Jimmy Lai asks Hong Kong court to overturn government decision on UK lawyer
Lai’s lawyers argue finding is unlawful and usurps court’s role as gatekeeper against abuse of power.
Binance CEO Says Government Controls May Grow Crypto
Binance CEO Zhao Changpeng claims that attempts by global governments to control cryptocurrencies may actually be "the trigger to make crypto grow." CZ speaks at the Web3 Festival in Hong Kong. (Source: Bloomberg)
BYD sales reach 1,000 units in Malaysia in 100 days - paultan.org
BYD Cars Malaysia has announced that the Atto 3 fully electric crossover has reached 1,000 units delivered to customers in the country. This follows its earlier reaching its 100-unit vehicle delivery milestone just over one […]
WeChat user jumps to death after protesting Tencent’s ‘arbitrary’ suspension
Tech giant Tencent, owner of China’s must-have messaging-and-everything app WeChat, has confirmed today that the death of a WeChat user on August 15 was suicide. He had jumped off the roof of an 11-story office building rented to the company in Shenzhen.
A dessert from Hong Kong: Mango pomelo sago
A trust dessert that is fruity, creamy, and not too sweet.
Editor’s note for Wednesday, August 26, 2020
A note from the editor of today’s The China Project Access newsletter.
Will Jack Ma’s Ant Group have the biggest IPO ever?
Ant Group, the Alibaba-affiliated financial technology giant, filed yesterday for a massive IPO on both the Hong Kong and Shanghai STAR stock markets. It is estimated to be worth more than $200 billion, meaning its listing could be one of the biggest in history.
Amazingly, the U.S.-China trade relationship remains stable
China and America’s trade and economic relationship was, until recently, the main sore point between the two governments. Now it has become the only thing their officials are willing to talk about politely.
The police get a new flag amid purge
Defenders of American police forces say they are a “thin blue line” protecting society from chaos. Does China’s new police flag symbolize a big, fat blue line?
Beijing says there’s plenty of food, but people fear the reasons behind ‘clean plate’ campaign
Chinese people are starting to worry why the government has started a food austerity campaign.
The ‘May 19 Incident’: When Hong Kong football sparked a riot in Beijing
On May 19, 1985, Workers’ Stadium in Beijing hosted a World Cup qualifier between China and Hong Kong, in which China only needed a draw to advance to the next round. Few could have predicted what would happen next.
The great China floods of 1931
This week, we look back to 1931, when maybe the worst of China’s recent floods inundated an area the size of New England, affecting up to 50 million people.
Editor’s note for Tuesday, August 25, 2020
A note from the editor of today’s The China Project Access newsletter.
Xi says China must develop domestic market and tech to withstand external shocks
Chinese leader Xi Jinping chaired a symposium on economic and social work, where he reemphasized a “dual circulation” model for development and outlined the necessity of “achieving breakthroughs” in core technologies.
Gender gaps in Chinese politics and science are still massive
While Chinese women have made notable strides in achieving social and economic parity in the past decade, significant gender inequality still persists in certain areas, including politics and science, according to a recent report released by the National Bureau of Statistics of China.
Qixi: The story, past and present, of Chinese Valentine’s Day
Today is Chinese Valentine’s Day, which commemorates the bittersweet love of the Cowherd and Weaver Girl. What is the backstory and cultural significance of this day, and how has it become commercialized?
Do Chinese people support their government? Here’s why it’s hard to tell
A recent Harvard Ash Center study found that Chinese people are generally happier with their government now than ever. But there are at least three reasons why China’s public satisfaction numbers may not reflect performance.
‘Where’s the money?’ In Taiwan, a corruption scandal rocks its political landscape
Political fortunes change fast in Taiwan. The New Power Party (NPP), the third largest political party in Taiwan — an ally of the majority Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) — is in crisis after being rocked by a corruption scandal.
Editor’s note for Monday, August 24, 2020
A note from the editor of today’s The China Project Access newsletter.
China has been vaccinating essential workers since July 22
China, under an emergency use authorization, has vaccinated an unspecified number of essential workers outside of clinical trials since July 22, a top health official revealed. At the same time, clinical trials for China’s four COVID-19 vaccine candidates are expanding overseas.
Massive cuts to medicine prices announced by China’s national drugs procurement program
China has published its latest list of price-controlled drugs that will be available cheaply at public hospitals. Pharma companies that make drugs on the list will make guaranteed profits, even if the cheaper prices mean margins are low.
Korean singer Lee Hyori catches heat from Chinese internet users for Mao Zedong remarks
South Korean artist Lee Hyori (李孝利 Lǐ Xiàolì) is one of the most successful female K-pop singers, with a big following in China. She has come under sharp criticism from Chinese internet users, after saying on a variety show that she would consider using Mao, the last name of Communist China’s founding father, Máo Zédōng 毛泽东, as her stage name because it had “global” recognition.
Trump’s WeChat ‘ban’ is unconstitutional. A new lawsuit shows why
A group of Chinese-American attorneys recently filed a lawsuit to block President Donald Trump’s executive order that threatens to ban transactions on the Chinese super app WeChat. A lawyer explains why Trump has little chance in court.
