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Editor’s note for Wednesday, November 9, 2022
A note for Access newsletter readers from Jeremy Goldkorn.
No breakthroughs, but China stays the course on climate goals
China most likely won’t change its climate goals at COP27, but it’s still leading in electric vehicle sales and renewable energy installations.
Will Germany let China have its chips?
Should Germany sell its chips and ports to China? What about cars and advanced manufacturing tools? German companies and politicians all face some very uncomfortable choices.
Editor’s note for Monday, November 7, 2022
A note for Access newsletter readers from Jeremy Goldkorn.
Scholz’s controversial trip wins Germany more business deals with China
Germany is divided over how to handle China. This was reflected in how Chancellor Olaf Scholz justified his visit to Beijing to his critics, and the contrast between talk on human rights and discussions about business.
Can Germany ‘reduce lopsided dependencies’ on China?
Chancellor Scholz of Germany met Xi Jinping in Beijing on Friday, in a visit that was criticized by many in Germany, including his own party. But Sino-German trade is huge, and China is eager for more.
Two views of the future of COVID zero — Editor’s note for Friday, November 4, 2022
A note for Weekly newsletter readers from Jeremy Goldkorn.
China’s COVID zero is going to look very different soon
China’s pandemic policies are going to look very different in a few months from now.
The end of youthful optimism — Editor’s Note for Friday, October 28, 2022
A note for Weekly newsletter readers from Jeremy Goldkorn.
There is no hope the Communist Party can reform — Q&A with Frank Dikötter
The renowned Dutch historian of modern China answered my questions about the just-concluded Party congress, and why my youthful dreams of a more open China were always going to be disappointed.
China gets a new propaganda chief
Since the conclusion of the Communist Party’s 20th congress, Xi Jinping has appointed new officials to top leadership positions — including the man who will run China’s global image.
After the 20th Party Congress, will Xi stay in power indefinitely?
China’s ruling Communist Party has named the top leaders that will govern the country for the next five years. Unsurprisingly, Xi Jinping is in charge.
Editor’s note for Monday, October 24, 2022
A note for Access newsletter readers from Jeremy Goldkorn.
A significant week in Beijing when nothing happened — Editor’s note for Friday, October 21, 2022
A note for Weekly newsletter readers from Jeremy Goldkorn.
Gray rhinos and risk awareness in China and the U.S. — Q&A with Michele Wucker
Why did the concept of the gray rhino — a big, obvious threat some people nonetheless ignore or neglect — so capture the imagination of Chinese officials and journalists and businesspeople? I spoke to the inventor of the concept to find out.
Trust me, the economy is doing just fine!
A note for Access newsletter readers from Jeremy Goldkorn.
No, China isn’t throwing the doors open again — Editor’s note for Friday, October 14, 2022
A note for Weekly newsletter readers from Jeremy Goldkorn.