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ByteDance Can’t Outrun Beijing’s Shadow
The Chinese social media firm is the most valued start-up in the world—but it’s going to hit political walls.
Global Clean Energy Funding Dips 8% as China Cools Solar Boom
Global funding for clean-energy projects sagged in 2018 after China’s decision to curb subsidies dragged down installations in the world’s biggest solar market.
Climate change is turning China into wine country - China Dialogue
Production is moving north with major consequences for European winemakers, writes Karoline Kan
Editor's Pick: Best Investigative Stories from Mainland China in 2018 - Global Investigative Journalism Network
Chinese journalists have broken stories this year on medical abuses, #MeToo and the environment, leading to government prosecution, consumer uproar and boycott, and disciplinary actions. Here are some of the best investigative journalism work in China in 2018, nominated by practicing Chinese journalists and media professionals, and selected by the GIJN Chinese team.
The Problem With Chinese Universities? Not Enough Dropouts
At many Chinese universities, the graduation rate is over 90 percent, and the guarantee of a degree has led to an epidemic of student slacking.
Chinese police prevent Canadian woman from returning home on connecting flight through Beijing
Chinese authorities denied Ti-Anna Wang entry into China to visit her father despite having issued her a visa, and forced her, her husband and baby da...
Opinion | Will China’s Economy Hit a Great Wall? (Published 2019)
The case for crisis seems compelling – but I said that in 2011, too.
Higher Brothers Drop New Video, Announce February Release of 2nd Album "Five Stars"
The Chengdu rappers return with a new track ahead of the February release of their long-awaited full-length followup to 2017's Black Cab
Huawei founder Ren Zhengfei in his own words
Excerpts from rare public appearance by Chinese telecoms magnate
Assessing U.S.-China relations 2 years into the Trump presidency
If the aim is to influence Chinese behavior, the administration will need to demonstrate considerably more focus in strategic thinking, time, resources, and coordination with partners.
U.S. trade chief saw no progress on key issues in China talks: Senator
United States Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer did not see any progress made on structural issues during U.S. talks with China last week, Republican U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley said on Tuesday as plans emerged for higher-level discussions at the end of January.
Talks to end trade war advance as Chinese vice-premier agrees to visit US
Vice-premier will lead a Chinese delegation to Washington on January 30 and 31 in hopes of progress toward a trade deal.
Exclusive: Sri Lanka says has $300 million loan offer from Bank of China, may increase to $1 billion
Sri Lanka is considering an offer from Bank of China for a loan of $300 million, which could be raised to $1 billion, to help it meet repayments in coming months, junior finance minister Eran Wickramaratne told Reuters on Tuesday.
Five years after his arrest, the lessons China's Ilham Tohti tried to teach are left unheeded | Hong Kong Free Press HKFP
Ten years ago, it would have been difficult to anticipate how Uyghurs in China would manage under new Party leadership. Five years ago, two dozen police stormed into Ilham Tohti’s apartment, snatching him up in a matter of minutes. Nothing has been the same since. The Uyghur economist, writer and professor, who founded the website […]
Reclusive Huawei founder: we don’t spy for China
Ren Zhengfei speaks out after arrest of his daughter in Canada
Huawei’s Reclusive Founder Rejects Spying and Praises Trump (Published 2019)
Ren Zhengfei, C.E.O. of the Chinese tech giant, said he would wait to see if President Trump intervened in the case of his daughter, who is accused of fraud.
Chinese banks lend record sums amid drive to avoid slowdown
Banks extended US$2.4 trillion in credit last year as policymakers aimed to boost loans to private sector.
Chimamanda Adichie is leading the rise of an African literature wave in China
The Nigerian author has sold more than 100,000 copies in China.
War on wheels: Europe’s love-hate relationship with cheap Chinese e-bikes
Movement in Brussels towards imposing taxes on imports from China has sparked a battle over e-bikes between consumers, companies and conservationists.
Xi Jinping’s turn away from the market puts Chinese growth at risk
Credit is flowing to state-owned companies, not more productive private ones
