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Doomsday scenarios and optimism: Next-generation China scholars on U.S.-China relations
With China’s borders shut to Americans (and vice versa) and the U.S.-China relationship worsening by the day, young students and professionals who want to pursue a career in China are finding that the center has shifted from under them, with their respective countries continually pulled further apart.
Banning TikTok is a terrible idea
Measures are needed to ensure data security. But here’s a more sensible approach.
Eggs and tomatoes: The most popular home-style Chinese dish
In this opening edition of our new weekly food column, Lu Zhao brings us a popular recipe that basically every Chinese person can make (and probably has made). Try it yourself!
Editor’s note for Wednesday, July 15, 2020
A note from today’s editor of the The China Project Access newsletter.
Trump ends Hong Kong’s special status, declines to sanction top Chinese officials
U.S. President Trump signed a new law and an executive order denouncing China’s erosion of Hong Kong autonomy, authorizing sanctions on officials and banks, among other actions. However, he declined, for now, to sanction top Chinese officials such as Hong Kong’s Chief Executive Carrie Lam.
China’s biggest chip maker set for massive IPO
China’s largest silicon chip maker, SMIC, is essential to China’s quest to become technologically independent from the U.S. It is set to raise an eye-popping sum of money with a new listing on Shanghai’s Star Market on July 16.
Childless Chinese actress to critics: Mind your own business!
In China, where traditional values — and new Communist Party campaigns — dictate that women’s social responsibility is to procreate, taboos surrounding childlessness are particularly deep-seated. But one woman has had enough of it and is ready to fight the toxic narrative.
10 Chinese seasoning essentials you should keep in your pantry
In preparation for The China Project’s new weekly food column, take a look at this list of ingredients that’ll make any dish, Chinese or otherwise, that much tastier.
“A revolutionary against empire and patriarchy”: The execution of Qiu Jin
“Sun and moon have no light left, earth is dark; / Our women’s world is sunk so deep, who can help us? / … Unbinding my feet I clean out a thousand years of poison, / With heated heart arouse all women’s spirits.”
Editor’s note for Tuesday, July 14, 2020
A note from today’s editor of the The China Project Access newsletter
U.K. bans Huawei 5G equipment in reversal of January decision
The British government has reversed its earlier decision to open a narrow door to 5G technology from Chinese telecom giant Huawei. By the end of 2020, purchases of Huawei 5G equipment will be banned, and all of the company’s advanced technology will be stripped from British networks by the end of 2027.
Apple supplier Foxconn to invest $1 billion in India, another step away from China
Apple’s most important supplier is investing big in India as the U.S.-China trade war stresses supply chains.
China targets obsessive teenage fans in new internet cleanup campaign
The initiative aims to address seven major problems faced by teenagers in their internet use, including long-standing issues like “unsafe content” in violent video games and lewd animes, as well as more recent phenomena, such as the proliferation of “extreme” fan culture.
The absurdity of trying to sue China over COVID-19
Some U.S. lawmakers are trying to find ways to allow citizens and states to sue China over COVID-19. Perhaps they think scapegoating a country is easier than promoting sensible policies to combat the virus at home.
Editor’s note for Monday, July 13, 2020
A note from the editor of today’s The China Project Access newsletter.
U.S. denounces Beijing’s claims in the South China Sea, sides with five Southeast Asian countries
Washington has long disapproved of many of China’s maritime claims, but today, the State Department formalized its position on multiple disputes. The U.S. now effectively supports claims to reefs, shoals, waters, and other maritime features by the Philippines, Vietnam, Malaysia, Brunei, and Indonesia over China.
Upscale Beijing mall slammed for snobbery after denying entry to food delivery workers
SKP Beijing, a ultra-luxury shopping complex in the Chinese capital, came under fire over the weekend after a video showing a food delivery driver being denied entry went viral.
Australia’s accusation of Chinese espionage sparks concern and confusion
On June 19, Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison indirectly accused China of a cyber attack. The call-out was an unusual move, and though it is a calculated one, some observers wonder if it was necessary.
Chinese Super League unveils unique format for COVID-shortened season
In this week’s China Sports Column: China’s top domestic soccer league will crown a champion through a tournament-style format; meet Zhou Guanyu, China’s auto-racing hope; and can anyone beat the Guangdong Southern Tigers?
Huo Yuanjia, kung fu master who stood up for China’s honor
Chinese Lives is a weekly series that looks at notable figures from all eras of Chinese history. This week: Huo Yuanjia, who answered the call when China’s opponents called it the “Sick Man of Asia.”
