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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.
Guangxi University draws ire after asking women to dress modestly to avoid ‘temptation’ from male counterparts
A Chinese university thought it was protecting female students from sexual assault on campus when it warned them not to wear revealing clothes in a safety guide. But Chinese social media didn’t see it that way.
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.
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.