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Former Taiwanese president Lee Teng-hui dies at 97
Lee Teng-hui, Taiwan’s president from 1988 to 2000 who ushered the island from authoritarian rule to democracy and a sense of nationhood, died on July 30, 2020, at the age of 97.
PipeChina — the country’s newest state-owned behemoth
A series of gargantuan energy sector deals has created a new state-owned giant that will control most of the oil and gas pipelines in China.
Finally, some good news for victims of domestic abuse in China
After a few bleak months for victims of domestic violence in China, some positive news finally came this week.
The other China Dream: A World Cup
In 2011, Xi Jinping unveiled an ambitious plan to turn Chinese soccer from a national humiliation to a point of pride. Nine years on — at the start of a pandemic-delayed Chinese Super League season — how has Xi’s Great Soccer Dream fared, and how have recent events altered its goals?
The secret to making the perfect Chinese fried rice
It may seem simple, but there’s a trick to making great fried rice, even in the microwave.
Editor’s note for Wednesday, July 29, 2020
A note from today’s editor of the The China Project Access newsletter.
TikTok CEO: ‘We are not the enemy’
On the same day that Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg defended his company by saying it is “proudly American,” and that it competes against China’s “version of the internet,” TikTok CEO Kevin Mayer slammed Facebook for copycat products and for attacks that are “disguised as patriotism.”
No change in China’s policies on religion
A government meeting signals there will be no changes to China’s religious affairs policies.
Douyin — the Chinese version of TikTok — removes comments and memes about horrific murder in Hangzhou
After the news broke that a man in Hangzhou murdered and dismembered his wife, Douyin, Chinese version of Tiktok, is now taking action against insensitive remarks and memes about the killing, drawing boundaries for what it calls “malicious memeification.”
More pain than gain: How the U.S.-China trade war hurt America
Lost jobs. Sagging GDP. All in the name of “winning the deal” instead of doing what’s best for American competitiveness.
Watching ‘Hamilton’ at the end of the world
What is it like to watch “Hamilton” in 2020, when the romanticized version of an optimistic, inclusive America feels detached from reality? Yangyang Cheng explores what Lin-Manuel Miranda’s hit musical has meant to her over the years, how the election of 2016 compelled her to repurpose her life, and the enduring power of the written word.
New perspectives on China digital marketing
Digital marketing in China is wildly different than the rest of the world. Sign up for an educational email series — 7 emails over 7 weeks — that will bring you up to speed on how to grow your business online in China.
53 days in Wuhan: A frontline doctor on what he learned
In February, thousands of doctors and medical personnel were sent to Wuhan, the epicenter of the COVID-19 outbreak, to help the city combat the virus. Their stories are ones of perseverance, courage, and lots of hard work.
Editor’s note for Tuesday, July 28, 2020
A note from today’s editor of the The China Project Access newsletter.
Academic freedom dies in Hong Kong
Two universities in Hong Kong have gotten rid of faculty that have links to protests. Benny Tai, the co-founder of the Occupy protest movement, called his firing “the end of academic freedom in Hong Kong.”
Facebook to attack TikTok?
Mark Zuckerberg has to defend his company’s business practices in front of the U.S. Congress. Will he use the patriotism card to divert attention to TikTok and WeChat?
Model is slut-shamed after pervert takes upskirt photos at Shanghai anime convention
During an anime convention in Shanghai over the weekend, a man was caught on camera taking upskirt pictures of a female model from behind when she was posing for other photographers. But after the offender uploaded the images to Chinese social media, the victim herself became the target of an online backlash, shaming her for not doing enough to avoid being unwillingly photographed.
Fulbrighters speak out against cancellation of China program
More than 50 Americans had received Fulbright scholarships to research and teach in China and Hong Kong in 2020-21. They now won’t be able to, thanks to Trump’s misguided belief of who actually benefits from international exchange programs.
The fruits of legitimacy: A gift for the Hongwu Emperor
The Hongwu Emperor, founder of the Ming Dynasty, came to power amid violence. His reign was yet fragile in 1372 when he was gifted two conjoined melons as a symbol of Heaven’s blessing. But much suffering would befall those around him.
Editor’s note for Monday, July 27, 2020
A note from today’s editor of the The China Project Access newsletter.