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Crypto-mining official in China given life in prison
A local court issued the sentence for the former provincial official accused of accepting bribes and hiding crypto mining that used a tenth of Fuzhou electricity.
‘Golden era’: Chinese president salutes strategic ties with South Africa
The two leaders talk trade, investment, Ukraine and giving Africa a bigger say in global governance.
China's Xian sends 'sweet love' messages to encourage babymaking
Family planning authorities in the historic Chinese city of Xian texted residents this week wishing them "sweet love, marriage and childbirth", and to create "good fertility", in a new move to boost the country's flagging birthrate.
These Stocks Moved the Most Today: Dick’s, Lowe’s, VinFast, and More
Dick's cuts its earnings outlook, Lowe's reports second-quarter earnings that top analysts' estimates, VinFast shares skyrocket, and Macy's says it's taking a cautious approach to guidance.
Baidu Posts Earnings Beat; Shares Jump As AI Prospects Touted
Baidu reported quarterly earnings that soundly beat expectations Tuesday morning while touting its plans for artificial intelligence.
Baidu Revenue Tops Estimates, Robo Taxi Rides Jump
Chinese e-commerce company Baidu reported revenue 15% higher, beating analysts' estimates, while its automated taxi service grew.
China urges US to revoke visa curbs on officials over Tibetan 'assimilation' issue
China's foreign ministry said on Wednesday the "wrong decision" made by the United States to impose visa restrictions on Chinese officials over "forcible assimilation" of Tibetan children at boarding schools should be revoked immediately.
China’s ‘Lehman Moment’? Which domino will fall next as property crisis grows?
Struggles by China Evergrande Group and now Country Garden have underlined the problems faced by China’s property sector, leaving investors, homebuyers and economists to ponder what will be next.
China Blue Chips See $9.3 Billion Selloff as Global Investors Flee
Global investors have been shedding China’s blue-chip stocks during the longest stretch of outflows on record, showing even the nation’s industry leaders are falling out of favor as a rout deepens.
Hong Kong court gives go-ahead to appeal bid against rejected protest song ban
Government lawyers earlier applied for review, citing perceived failure to give ‘greatest weight and deference’ to city leader’s decision to label song a national security risk.
China launches inspection of illegal uses of national medical fund - state media
China launched inspection of illegal and irregular uses of national medical fund in all its provinces and regions from August this year to safeguard the "life-saving" funds, Chinese state broadcaster CCTV said on Wednesday.
China should stick to 'houses are for living, not for speculation' - state media
China should adhere to the principle that "houses are for living in, not for speculation" for the time being, the state-run Economic Daily said in an editorial on Wednesday, amid an economically damaging downturn in the property sector.
Foxconn’s Gou: Taiwan Businesses Want Peace With Beijing
Terry Gou, the founder of Apple Inc.’s key Taiwan-based supplier Foxconn Technology Group, is on the island of Kinmen to commemorate the 65th anniversary of the second Taiwan Strait crisis. Gou has been toying with an independent bid to become Taiwan's next president but has yet to formally enter the race. He spoke to Bloomberg's Stephen Engle. (Source: Bloomberg)
The rise of the middle powers
This series looks at how the stand-off between America and China has ushered in a new era of opportunity for countries across the world
In Depth: China’s Auto Exports Belie Roadblocks to Conquering Europe, U.S.
Chinese firms are buying foreign brands or investing in overseas assembly as a workaround to protectionism and growing competition
Japan seafood ban to take effect – but Hongkongers can bring in ‘small amount’
The ban, a response to controversial Japanese plan to discharge treated waste water from Fukushima nuclear plant, take effects at midnight.
Hong Kong to ban Japanese seafood from 10 prefectures over Fukushima plan
City authorities will also publish daily test results on other food imported from Japan, environment chief says.
Will TikTok die on this Hill?
The popular Chinese-owned social media app might be banned in the U.S. Can it survive?
Editor’s note for March 22, 2023
A note for Access newsletter readers from Jeremy Goldkorn.
The man behind the protests at Pakistan’s Belt and Road hub at the port of Gwadar
Resentment at the Chinese-funded port development at Gwadar in Pakistan’s Balochistan Province has been building for several years and one man is leading an ongoing protest movement.
‘Canton Coup’ and what could have been for the KMT
In the spring of 1926, Nationalists and Communists in China were in a tenuous alliance. While this “First United Front” technically endured until a year later, the beginning of its unraveling can be traced back to a little-remembered event in history, when a warship arrived outside Chiang Kai-shek’s office…
A poem about Sanlitun, Beijing
To commemorate World Poetry Day, here’s a roundel — a poem characterized by stylized rhymes and refrains — about the rhymes and refrains of a certain style of Beijing life during a certain era that now feels bygone.
Editor’s note for March 21, 2023
A note for Access newsletter readers from Jeremy Goldkorn.
Three Uyghur poems
For World Poetry Day, we present three Uyghur poems (two of which are translated here for the first time into English) that tell stories of continuity and struggle: “Song of Nuzugum” by Tursun’ay Huseyin, “My Body is a Leaf” by Turghun Almas, and “Unending Song” by Téyipjan Éliyov.
The Saudi-Iran deal: China’s first geopolitical moonwalk
The Chinese-mediated détente between Saudi Arabia and Iran represents a significant milestone in China’s global footprint and strategic competition with the United States. At the same time, it underscores why both superpowers’ contributions are needed to maintain regional peace and stability.
Taiwanese artist Fan Yanting creates ceramic art that feels human
His pottery wares — etched with faces and given endearing backstories — are as expressive as they are functional.
Hangzhou Asian Games drops ‘Hearthstone’ after Blizzard’s China exit
Blizzard’s premier card game title, “Hearthstone,” will no longer be an official medal event at the Hangzhou Asian Games, where esports is set to make its debut as an official medal event.
Falling under the spell of Du Fu, China’s poet-sage
Du Fu remains one of the most loved poets in world history. As we look back at his poetry now, we can experience with awe his timeless appeal.
Nine Chinese employees die in attack on Chinese-owned gold mine in Central African Republic
Chinese miners are vulnerable as the CAR’s weak government, Russia’s Wagner Group, and a number of rebel groups fight it out for domination of the poor country’s rich mineral resources.
Xi is in Russia for the first time since the start of the Ukraine war
The strongmen of China and Russia talked for over four hours in Moscow today.
Can Chinese animation go global?
China’s new animation studios are capable and ambitious, but can they overcome censorship and cultural differences to break into the export market?
Troubles deepen for electric vehicle brand XPeng
On Friday, XPeng announced 2022 annual revenue of 26.86 billion yuan ($3.89 billion), a year-on-year increase of 28%, and a net loss of 9.14 billion yuan ($1.32 billion), which is 87.9% larger than the previous year.
Editor’s note for March 20, 2023
A note for Access newsletter readers from Jeremy Goldkorn.
China’s new National Data Bureau: what it is and what it is not
China will establish a National Data Bureau to centrally manage data resources across the country and a Central Commission on Technology to speed up indigenous innovation efforts. Here’s what you need to know about these two new organizations.
