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Australia and China open their first high-level dialogue in 3 years in a sign of a slight thaw
Australia and China have started their first high-level dialogue in three years in a sign of a slight thaw to relations between countries that have clashed on human rights, COVID-19 and trade.
Famous Taiwan Rapper Admits Plagiarizing Comic About Depression
The 2004 comic “Jumping Off a Building” depicts a suicidal woman witnessing the sad lives of her neighbors as she falls to her death. MC HotDog, a famous Taiwanese rapper, has just admitted using the storyline in his new song without authorization.
Southern China drenched, many flights cancelled as rain storms pound region
The remnants of Typhoon Haikui drenched southern China for a third day since making landfall, and airports in Guangdong province cancelled hundreds of flights due to stormy weather on Thursday though winds had weakened.
Default dodged, but Country Garden's upcoming debt payments stir worries
Creditors of Country Garden Holdings are doubtful the Chinese developer will be in a position to service debt that will come due later this year without liquidity support, after it averted a catastrophic default this week at the last minute.
China's major banks to lower rates on existing first-home mortgages
Five of China's major state banks said on Thursday they will start to lower interest rates on existing mortgages for first-home loans, part of a series of support measures announced by Beijing in recent weeks.
Australian PM to visit China soon as both sides hail progress
Australia and China have made progress in returning to "unimpeded trade" and more is needed, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Thursday as he met Chinese Premier Li Qiang at a regional summit in Indonesia.
China says 90 countries have confirmed attendance for Belt and Road Initiative
China said on Thursday that 90 countries have confirmed attendance for its Belt and Road Initiative conference being held in October,
Australian PM to visit China this year after 'progress' on ties
Premier Li welcomes Albanese' planned visit following meeting at ASEAN summit
China's Tencent debuts large language AI model, says open for enterprise use
Tencent Holdings said on Thursday companies could now use its large language artificial intelligence (AI) model "Hunyuan" as it premiered the much-awaited product amid a race by tech firms race to become China's AI champion.
US's McCarthy says China's stance on Fukushima discharge 'unfair, 'false'
U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Kevin McCarthy called China's position on the release of treated radioactive water from the Fukushima nuclear power plant "unfair" and "false" during a visit to Tokyo on Thursday.
Chinese vice-premier to lead delegation to North Korea for celebrations
Choice of the lower ranked officials to lead the Chinese delegations this year may imply Beijing is downplaying its relations with the hermit kingdom, says analyst.
US lawmaker calls for end to all tech exports to Huawei, SMIC
The comments by influential Republican lawmaker Mike Gallagher come after Huawei last week unveiled the Mate 60 Pro phone containing an advanced chip believed to be made by SMIC.
Analysis: China’s Largest Green Hydrogen Mega Project Hints at Vast Potential
Green hydrogen, made by splitting water molecules using renewable power, is seen as vital for decarbonizing heavy industries, like steel and chemicals
Policymakers see darker days ahead in China as growth sputters
Policymakers expect persistently slower growth in China, perhaps even more sluggish than current consensus estimates, seeing its transition from an infrastructure- and investment-led economy to becoming consumption-driven as "difficult".
Chinese delegation led by vice premier to visit North Korea, state media says
A Chinese Communist Party and government delegation headed by Vice Premier Liu Guozhong will visit North Korea to take part in the celebration of the country's founding day later this week, state media KCNA reported on Thursday.
Profits are way up for discount ecommerce giant PDD as Temu app expands globally
PDD’s earnings show a recovery in consumer sentiment in China, and will help the company expand its cross-border operations taken on by global platform Temu.
Editor’s note for May 30, 2023
A note for Access newsletter readers from Jeremy Goldkorn.
Chinese Muslims and police clash over partial demolition of historic mosque
Protesters clashed with police in Nagu, Yunnan Province, on Saturday, as the mostly Hui Muslim residents of this town feared that authorities were commencing with plans to remove the dome and minarets of the historic Najiaying Mosque.
Julian Song’s kooky photo shoots
To get images that seem to tell a story, Song spends a long time before every shoot getting prepared, reviewing the material, and listening to music for inspiration.
China sends first civilian astronaut to space
News briefing for May 30, 2023
China and Kyrgyzstan’s close embrace and the threats to it
The China-Kyrgyzstan relationship is stronger than it’s ever been in its 31-year history. This was emphasized at the recent China-Central Asia Summit, and the goodwill may result in a rekindling of the China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway project.
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To compete with China, the U.S. should admit more immigrants and lay off government regulation — Q&A with Clark Packard
National security fears are the ‘last refuge of the scoundrel,’ and the U.S. should compete with China using its traditional strengths: openness and competition. That’s the view of Clark Packard of the Cato Institute.
Editor’s note for May 26, 2023
A note for Access newsletter readers from Jeremy Goldkorn.
Leader of Central Tibetan Administration says he wants ‘genuine autonomy,’ not ‘independence’
The leader of the Tibetan government-in-exile recently visited the U.K., where he called for resolving “the Sino-Tibet conflict in nonviolent, peaceful means.”
This week on TikTok: The banning of Micron, an airline accused of mainlander discrimination, and China’s new ambassador to the United States
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‘Treating trivial things as matters of principle’ — Phrase of the Week
A joke that went wrong.
China’s global education strategy and the growing divide between East and West
Western critics of China have put a lot of scrutiny on Confucius Institutes, saying these schools of language and culture create CCP “echo chambers” that disseminate political ideology. But Beijing’s global education strategy is a lot more comprehensive than a network of CIs — and a lot less sinister.
Vocal deepfakes of famous singers excite Mandopop listeners, but raises questions about ethics and legality
In recent months, advances in generative AI have allowed softwares to create songs with vocals that sound nearly identical to popular artists. Generators can capture the subtle differences in timbre that help people identify someone’s unique vocal profile.
Electric car star XPeng had a disappointing first quarter
Chinese electric vehicle maker XPeng’s revenues have nearly halved over last year, and profitability is a long way off. A company restructure and a flashy release next month is intended to return the firm to growth.
Editor’s note for May 25, 2023
A note for Access newsletter readers from Jeremy Goldkorn.
Montana and Florida face lawsuits for free speech restriction and anti-Chinese discrimination
TikTok filed a lawsuit against Montana for banning the app. Meanwhile, three Chinese citizens and a Chinese company have sued Florida for a new law barring them from owning property.
Activists demand answers from U.S. company that sold DNA kits to Tibet
Mass DNA collection by police in Tibet has been part of a series of campaigns launched in the past several years aimed at “strengthening social governance at the grassroots level,” according to state media.
In his time, Lin Yutang explained China to the West better than anyone
Lin Yutang, who was twice nominated for a Nobel Prize in Literature, was a most effective “soft power” tool for China in the 1930s. He comes to us in the book “My Country and My People” from another time of engagement almost unimaginable.
