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Hong Kong stocks suffer amid US$26 billion sell-off in Tencent and BYD
Tencent and BYD lost US$26.1 billion in combined market value as corporate insiders continued to pare their stakes. Alibaba and Baidu slipped as China tightened rules on ChatGPT-like services on security concerns.
TRX Coin Linked to Justin Sun’s Tron Crypto Platform Drops on Binance Delisting
The Binance US exchange said the TRX token linked to Justin Sun’s Tron crypto platform will be delisted from April 18, a move that spurred a decline in the digital asset.
From Red Carpet to Doghouse: Macron Returns From China to Allied Dismay
Criticism of the French president’s performance in Beijing has been scathing among some allies, who saw him as cozying up to Beijing.
U.S. House to vote on bill to address potential Huawei, ZTE threats
The House of Representatives is set to vote next week on a bill to crack down on Chinese telecommunications companies Huawei and ZTE Corp that have been deemed security threats by the U.S. government.
Leadership of Foundation Honoring Justin Trudeau’s Father Quits
The Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation said that accusations of Chinese meddling in its affairs had made it impossible for it to function as before.
Jack Ma's China homecoming heralds new era for Alibaba
Company's 'soft breakup' aims to boost flagging growth and draw line under feud with Beijing
Oil rises about 2% with U.S. and China inflation in focus
Oil prices rose about 2% on Tuesday on hopes that the Federal Reserve might ease up on its policy tightening after a key U.S. inflation report this week, though concerns remain over Chinese demand.
Brazil’s Lula heads to China hoping to boost trade, investments
Brazilian president, who is taking a massive delegation to China, also aims to re-assert Brazil’s place on global stage.
The Startup with Ed Ludlow: Alibaba Joins AI Race
Every morning on "The Startup", Ed Ludlow brings viewers the top stories from the Bay Area and beyond as Silicon Valley starts its morning. On Tuesday, Ed discussed Alibaba joining the race to compete with other tech companies on ChatGPT. (Source: Bloomberg)
Boyd Gaming (BYD) Recently Broke Out Above the 50-Day Moving Average
Good things could be on the horizon when a stock surpasses the 50-Day simple moving average. How should investors react?
Chinese AI 'little dragon' SenseTime launches ChatGPT rival SenseNova, joining giants like Alibaba and Baidu in chatbot race
Chinese artificial-intelligence (AI) company SenseTime unveiled its answer to ChatGPT on Monday, jumping onto the generative AI bandwagon as mainland Chinese technology companies race to commercialise the so-called large language model. The company unveiled SenseNova, its latest set of large AI models that cover key capabilities including computer vision, natural language processing and AI-generated content, during a live demonstration at its data centre in Shanghai's Lingang free-trade zone. "I
The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights Alphabet, Alibaba Group, Costco Wholesale, The Estee Lauder and Canadian National Railway
Alphabet, Alibaba Group, Costco Wholesale, The Estee Lauder and Canadian National Railway are part of the Zacks top Analyst Blog.
China slaps security reviews on AI products as Alibaba unveils ChatGPT challenger
Regulator warns content should embody ‘socialist values’ as Chinese companies race to catch up with US tech
Editor’s note for Monday, August 17, 2020
A note from the editor of today’s The China Project Access newsletter.
China’s railways are buzzing with activity, especially those connecting to Europe
The Chinese economy, or at least the part of it that depends on rail transport and the export of manufactured goods, appears to be rebounding fast. The China State Railway Group reported record numbers for shipments of goods in July, and also set lofty goals for rail track development in China.
Another Huawei restriction from U.S. Commerce Department
The U.S. Commerce Department has added another restriction on sales to the Chinese telecom giant: This one requires any manufacturer selling chips that may be eventually sold to Huawei to get a license.
Guangdong wins 10th CBA title
Also in this week’s China Sports Column: The dismantling Beijing Workers Stadium has begun.
Yuan Longping, the man who feeds China
Known as “the Father of Hybrid Rice,” Yuan Longping is a national icon who has increased rice grain yields to levels previously thought impossible. This nonagenarian isn’t showing signs of slowing down, either.
What a return to normal looks like to the people of Beijing
Some say it feels normal already. Others are hopeful for more change.
More info on ShanghaiPRIDE shutdown: Team members asked to ‘have tea’
“Drinking tea” in China is a euphemism for being interrogated by police.
Editor’s note for Friday, August 14, 2020
A note from the editor of today’s The China Project Access newsletter.
Beijing pushes digital currency amid fears of a dollar planet
China is on track to become the first country to launch a state-backed digital currency. Pilot testing is now being expanded beyond the four initial cities, and the Commerce Ministry wants to be ready for launch by the end of 2020.
China’s anti-food-waste campaign is off to an aggressively strong start
Earlier this week, Chinese President Xi Jinping announced a set of instructions for a nationwide campaign named “Operation Empty Plate” (光盘行动 guāng pán xíngdòng), which was aimed at curbing food waste and encouraging people to embrace a frugal lifestyle. Since then, local governments and business owners have rushed to appear obedient to Xi by issuing various new policies and rules.
Will China succeed in blockchain?
No other country has laid out, funded, and executed as comprehensive a blockchain policy as China.
Trump’s WeChat attack has lost him Chinese-American support
On August 6, President Trump issued an executive order to prohibit financial transactions involving WeChat — the Chinese app that helped him win the 2016 election.
Crying during quarantine with Edward Yang: A 20th-anniversary celebration of ‘Yi Yi’
“Yi Yi” is a movie that seeks to define the truth of our ordinary lives, despite the deceptions we give others and the lies we tell ourselves to survive. This year is the 20th anniversary of director Edward Yang’s classic, which remains as relevant as ever.
Is the U.S. really responsible for more than half of all cyberattacks against China?
The United States has a large and, on average, insecure IT network, a reality that has been well-documented over the years in reports showing how many of the world’s cyber-crime is routed through the U.S.
Editor’s note for Thursday, August 13, 2020
A note from the editor of today’s The China Project Access newsletter.
Chinese authorities take aim at binge-eating livestreamers as food prices spike
Chinese state media are urging people to reject food waste, and singling out a binge-eating internet phenomenon, known internationally as mukbang, for criticism. The campaign comes after food prices in China rose 13.2% year-on-year in July.
U.S. designates Confucius Institutes as P.R.C. foreign missions
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo today announced that a Chinese organization that runs Confucius Institutes will be considered as a foreign mission. The move brings attention to the controversial state-backed language learning schools, but no immediate pain.
The end of ShanghaiPRIDE? Organizers cancel all upcoming activities
China’s biggest festival celebrating LGBT+ life abruptly announced the suspension of all its activities. Chinese internet users suspect the government is to blame.
Pandemic noodles: Reflecting on family connections and cultural heritage through cooking
“Noodle Narratives on the Silk Road,” a summer class offered by Emory University, gives students the chance to connect with their heritage through food.
Editor’s note for Wednesday, August 12, 2020
A note from the editor of today’s The China Project Access newsletter.