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China Faces Soaring Infections as Xi Starts to Relax Covid Zero
China is seeing Covid infections start to pick up rapidly as zero-tolerance curbs are relaxed.
China’s Gen-Z Is Entering the Workforce. Employers Are Terrified.
Chinese companies have long pressured staff to work grueling hours for no extra pay. Militant Gen-Z staff are fighting back.
China Pushes Triumphant Storyline on Covid Zero Pivot
Chinese state media struck a triumphant chord over the country’s efforts to contain Covid-19, reflecting the government’s efforts to dilute perceptions that its shift away from the stringent approach was forced by public discontent.
China’s Xi Jinping Deepens Saudi Ties in Pivotal Trip
The two countries signed dozens of commercial agreements and Beijing elevated the bilateral relationship to the highest level in its network of foreign relations.
China looks to private pensions to solve aging workforce puzzle
Retirement scheme could meet funding shortfalls in country's public system
China's Companies Ink Saudi Arabia Green Energy Pacts As Xi Visits
China and Saudi Arabia signed a number of agreements, including on energy and investments, after their leaders met in Riyadh on Thursday at a summit that showcased deep and growing ties beyond oil.
More than 1,300 people sent to correctional institutions so far over 2019 Hong Kong protests - Hong Kong Free Press HKFP
More than 1,300 people in Hong Kong have so far been sent to prison or other types of correctional institution after they were convicted of offences linked to the 2019 extradition bill protests, the city’s security chief has revealed. The Correctional Services Department (CSD) has so far admitted 1,315 people, of whom 345 were aged […]
‘No Way Out’: Why China’s Mortgage Strikers Refuse to Back Down
Homebuyers involved in China’s mortgage boycott movement are facing harassment, punishment, and threats of legal action. But they say they can’t afford to give up.
The Teenagers Revitalizing China’s Sports Prospects
For decades, China’s sporting prowess has been built on a state-driven system that excels at drilling athletes in traditional Olympic disciplines. But a new generation of young stars is determined to break the mold.
China Electric Car Giant BYD Enters Malaysia in Sime Darby Deal
China’s BYD Co. will sell its electric vehicles in Malaysia in a 500 million ringgit ($113 million) tie-up with Sime Darby Motors Sdn Bhd.
Tributes pour in for whistleblower doctor after China's zero-Covid U-turn - Hong Kong Free Press HKFP
Hundreds of Chinese internet users have paid tribute to “martyr” doctor Li Wenliang, who first blew the whistle on the coronavirus outbreak, in the wake of a dramatic reversal of strict Covid rules by the government. Li was in a group of doctors in the central city of Wuhan who warned on social media of […]
Rocket scientist named Communist Party chief for Chongqing mega city
Chongqing party chief is a key regional role that often sees incumbents further raised to senior national leadership.
‘What’s the point of buying?’ China’s property woes push young to rent
Government looks to growing rental sector to ease crisis among real estate developers
Texas bans TikTok on government devices amid China data-sharing fears
South Dakota, Maryland and Wisconsin have also issued similar directives citing security concerns
Jack Ma Resigns as President of General Association of Zhejiang Entrepreneurs
Nan Cunhui, chairman of Chint Group, elected to succeed Alibaba’s billionaire co-founder, who was head of the nonprofit business group since its founding in 2015
US state of Indiana sues TikTok, alleging Chinese access to user data
In what may be the first such lawsuit by a US state, the popular video sharing app is also accused of exposing children to mature content.
US-Led Curbs on China Tech to Tighten as Dutch Plan New Export Controls
Dutch officials are planning new controls on exports of chipmaking equipment to China, according to people familiar with the matter, potentially aligning their trade rules with US efforts to restrict Beijing’s access to high-end technology.
China's Xi on 'epoch-making' visit to Saudi as Riyadh chafes at U.S. censure
Chinese President Xi Jinping began a visit to Saudi Arabia on Wednesday that Beijing said marked its biggest diplomatic initiative in the Arab world, as Riyadh expands global alliances beyond a long-standing partnership with the West.
China aims to boost organ donation
Top society and culture news for March 28, 2017. Part of the daily The China Project news roundup “Violent protests in Paris after police shoot Chinese man.”
Were our children poisoned?
Top society and culture news for March 24, 2017. Part of the daily The China Project news roundup “Not your daddy’s propaganda.”
China defeats South Korea in World Cup qualifier
Top society and culture news for March 23, 2017. Part of the daily The China Project news roundup “Cheap drugs and grisly murders.”
Chinese women are killing it in WeChat commerce
Earlier this month, international media critiqued China’s conflation of International Women’s Day with a shopping holiday for women, while state media lauded the contributions of female consumers to the market economy. But both narratives neglected to mention that women are making boatloads of money and shaping the new ways that Chinese people shop online.
