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U.S. Deterrence Against China Is Not Working
With U.S. military superiority in Asia no longer a given, defense planners need a different strategy.
Taiwanese leader Tsai Ing-wen heads to eSwatini, Taipei’s last African ally
Island’s president vows Taiwan will continue to ‘embrace the world’ as she departs for African kingdom on trip that marks 55 years of ties.
Shanghai, Saudi stock exchanges to explore cross-listings, data sharing
The Shanghai Stock Exchange has signed an agreement with the operator of the Saudi Arabian bourse to foster closer ties, in a sign that a recent flurry of cooperation between China and the Gulf nation has extended into the financial area.
China's Leapmotor looks to sell EV tech as it targets export growth
China's Leapmotor needs to increase its sales by five times or more to survive a consolidating EV industry and is seeking partners outside China to license its technology, the company's chief executive told Reuters.
Hong Kong must create legal framework for same-sex partnerships: top court
Activists praise landmark decision, but say it is too early to call ruling a victory pending government response in drawing up new framework.
Chinese offshore wind turbine sets generation record thanks to typhoon
Turbine built by the Three Gorges Corporation produced 384.1 megawatt hours, or enough to power nearly 170,000 homes, on Friday.
China boasts ‘1,000-year friendship’ with Italy amid belt and road exit rumours
The Chinese foreign minister said the two countries should treat each other with mutual respect in the face of geopolitical challenges.
Chinese spy agency suggests that a Biden-Xi meeting hinges on "sincerity"
China's top security agency has hinted that any meeting between President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Joe Biden in San Francisco later this year will depend on the United States "showing sufficient sincerity".
New Huawei Handset Selling Fast in China as Chip Speculation Swirls
Demand for the Mate 60 Pro surges amid speculation the tech giant has developed a 5G system chip, overcoming U.S. sanctions
When It Comes to China, Pope Francis Keeps Criticism in Check
Francis called relations with Beijing “very respectful,” though few clergy or Catholics from China went to see him during a visit to Mongolia, seemingly fearing reprisals.
Japan announces emergency relief for seafood exporters hit by China's ban over Fukushima water
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has announced a $141 million emergency fund to help exporters hit by a ban on Japanese seafood imposed by China in response to the release of treated radioactive wastewater from the damaged Fukushima nuclear power plant.
Mainland Chinese companies ‘eye Hong Kong as launch pad’ for overseas expansion
Hong Kong Trade Development Council survey finds 62.1 per cent of mainland companies looking to expand abroad would use city-based services to support move.
Will belt and road, Asean trade be China’s silver lining amid US de-risking?
China has stepped up diversification efforts, with countries involved in its Belt and Road Initiative becoming more important export locations amid Western calls to de-risk supply chains.
China's Xi will skip G20 summit in India during a period of soured bilateral relations
Chinese President Xi Jinping is apparently skipping this week's Group of 20 summit in India as bilateral relations remain icy.
Pope insists Vatican-China relations are on track but says more work is needed
Pope Francis is insisting that the Vatican's relations with China are going well despite setbacks but says more work is needed to show Beijing that the Catholic Church isn’t beholden to any foreign power.
Seoul's spy agency says Russia has likely proposed North Korea to join three-way drills with China
Russia has likely proposed that North Korea participate in three-way naval exercises with China, according to a lawmaker who attended a closed-door briefing with the director of South Korea’s top spy agency.
Xi Jinping’s G20 pass more about regional relations, not US tensions: experts
Foreign ministry did not cite a reason for Premier Li Qiang standing in for the Chinese president at this weekend’s summit.
Editor’s note for May 16, 2023
A note for Access newsletter readers from Jeremy Goldkorn.
One-Way Street gathers independent voices from China and beyond
Four times a year, a compact paperback with a simple cover hits Chinese bookstores, its pages filled with essays, notes, interviews, long-form nonfiction, book reviews, poetry and short stories by some of the most spirited voices from China and abroad.
Beijing LGBT Center shutters after 15 years, citing uncontrollable factors
“I don’t think the Center crossed a line, but rather the line crossed them.”
Oil and strife: China’s relationship with Sudan, explained
Over the years, Sudan has tested China’s policy of non-interference in foreign affairs. As the Sudan crisis continues, China may think twice about making inroads into this oil-rich country.
China sentences 78-year-old American citizen to life in prison for espionage
John Shing-Wan Leung, a U.S. citizen and Hong Kong permanent resident, was a member of at least two CCP United Front organizations. But now he faces life behind bars in China on charges of espionage.
Backlash in China after basketball star Dwight Howard calls Taiwan a country
“I’m not a politician and I don’t want to get involved in political matters,” the former NBA star explained after referring to Taiwan as a country in a video.
Editor’s note for May 15, 2023
A note for Access newsletter readers from Jeremy Goldkorn.
A tribute to mothers
How do we pay homage to mothers who have lost a child? Lu Xun did so by publicizing their sacrifices.
Filling Hong Kong’s black hole — Q&A with Shirley Leung
Shirley Leung was a reporter for the critical Hong Kong tabloid Apple Daily until the territory’s new National Security Law killed it. But she’s back on the Hong Kong reporting beat with Photon Media, a Taiwan-based startup dedicated to covering Hong Kong local news.
Editor’s note for May 12, 2023
A note for Access newsletter readers from Jeremy Goldkorn.
What China’s economic strategy means for global business | The Signal with Lizzi Lee
In this week’s episode of The Signal, Lizzi Lee speaks with Andrew Cainey and Christiane Prange, the authors of the new book “Xiconomics: What China’s Dual Circulation Strategy Means for Global Business.” They discuss China’s relationship with the rest of the world, and how changes in the economic strategy under Xi Jinping could affect businesses across the globe.
‘Turning a blind eye’ — Phrase of the Week
A building evacuation in Harbin highlights ongoing issues in China’s real estate sector.
Hit Chinese drama shows audiences what a healthy relationship looks like
Written by Zhang Yingji, “Nothing But You” has won over audiences by depicting a romance between a young man and an older woman. But the show is about much more than age.
China makes first ChatGPT-related arrest for fake news
A man from Gansu has been arrested after allegedly using ChatGPT to generate and spread a fake news story about a fatal train crash. The incident comes just weeks after Chinese lawmakers proposed a new legislation on generative AI with a focus on content regulation.
Emotional storytelling and modernized folktales power a new era of Chinese animation
From exploring personal subjects to reimagining ancient stories in a contemporary context, a new generation of Chinese creatives are elevating the world of animation beyond its legacy.
An unmarried woman fights for her right to freeze her eggs in China
A single 35-year-old Chinese woman is fighting for the right to freeze her eggs, after being banned from doing so due to her marital status. The decision of her appeal, a landmark case for female reproductive rights in the country, might define what a mother is, and who a mother can be in China.
Editor’s note for May 11, 2023
A note for Access newsletter readers from Jeremy Goldkorn.
The United Nations calls for the release of three illegally detained Uyghurs
The UN Working Group on Arbitrary Detention has called for the immediate release of Ekpar Asat, Qurban Mamut, and Gulshan Abbas.
