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China evacuates residents and searches for mudslide victims as storms lash parts of the country
Tens of thousands of people have been evacuated from their homes in China’s southwest after heavy rain caused hillsides to collapse.
China state media says developed nations not shunning Belt and Road Forum
Chinese state media on Saturday rejected a Western claim that developed nations were shunning the country's Belt and Road Forum, while saying most of the leaders invited this year were from developing nations.
Weekend Long Read: How Zhongzhi Became the Latest Chinese Financial Holding Group to Fall
For years, the conglomerate held a reputation as one of the premier private financial holding groups in China, but its problems escalated quickly after the sudden death of its founder, Xie Zhikun, in late 2021
China Faces Early Attack From Crop Pests After Extreme Weather
China’s farmers are facing an earlier than expected assault on their crops this year as extreme weather accelerates the spread and growth of destructive diseases and pests such as the dreaded fall armyworm.
U.S. and China agree to double weekly flights between countries
Increase comes as Beijing lifts restrictions on group tours overseas
Biden Describes China as a Time Bomb Over Economic Problems
The sharply worded comments are the latest example of the president’s willingness to criticize China even as he tries to ease tensions.
Severe floods in China's northern province killed 29 and caused tens of billions of economic losses
Severe floods in China’s northern province of Hebei brought by the remnants of Typhoon Doksuri this month killed at least 29 people and caused tens of billions in economic losses.
China’s Options for Retaliation Are Few After U.S. Investment Ban
Beijing is unlikely to match U.S. restrictions given asymmetrical money flows and a weak economy at home, analysts say.
China detains a military group worker suspected of spying for the CIA
China's national security authority says it has detained a worker from a military industrial group on suspicion of spying for the CIA.
These Stocks Moved the Most Today: Disney, Capri, Tapestry, Applovin, Yeti, and More
Walt Disney traded higher after the entertainment giant said it will be raising prices for its streaming services, Tapestry will acquire Capri, the parent company of Michael Kors, Jimmy Choo and Versace, in a deal valued at $8.5 billion, and Applovin swung to a profit in the second quarter.
China accuses US of trying to block its development and demands that technology curbs be repealed
China has accused Washington of trying to block its development after President Joe Biden stepped up a feud over technology and security by tightening controls on U.S. investments that might help Beijing develop its military.
China lifts bans on group tours to US, Japan and other key markets
China has lifted pandemic-era restrictions on group tours for more countries, including key markets such as the United States, Japan, South Korea and Australia in a potential boon for their tourism industries.
America’s new China curbs eschew scale for smarts
The trade-policy hammer that Washington has threatened to wield for years is starting to look like a scalpel. The White House on Wednesday took the wraps off its proposal for screening investments U.S.-based funds make abroad, giving President Joe Biden a new tool for “de-risking” from China. But while the government’s inbound-investment reviews have often proven onerous, the pitch for outbound screening should placate investors and even diplomats.
U.S. and China Poised to Drift Further Apart After Investment Ban
President Biden’s order comes on top of a slowing Chinese economy, Covid lockdowns and rising tensions between the two powers.
Family seek Hong Kong police help over alleged assault of boy at learning centre
Student left with detached retina with a 180-degree tear and advised to undergo two operations after alleged assault at learning centre.
Alibaba's quarterly revenue beats despite China's sputtering economy
China's Alibaba Group Holding reported its strongest quarterly revenue growth in almost two years on Thursday as its domestic e-commerce unit focuses on low-cost products to attract consumers amid a sober economic environment.
Alibaba 'digesting' cloud demand slowdown post-COVID
Tech group reports growth in all six units in its first quarter
New US investment curbs to have limited impact on China’s targeted tech sectors
The Biden administration’s latest executive order is not expected to significantly impact China’s semiconductors, quantum computing and artificial intelligence sectors.
China Lifts Ban on Group Tours to U.S. and Other Countries, in Boost to Global Travel Industry
Beijing’s decision will likely boost global tourism after three years of Covid-19 pandemic restrictions.
Canada, a new Uyghur homeland
The Uyghur diaspora is celebrating Canada’s recent decision to accept 10,000 Uyghur refugees in the next two years. For them, there is finally hope of building a solid future.
Australia and New Zealand hint at stronger economic ties with China
China is the largest trading partner to Australia and New Zealand. And that’s clearly top of mind for the leaders of both countries, despite pressure from their Western security allies to get tough on Beijing.
China’s balloon over Costa Rica and railway projects in Pakistan and Namibia
News briefing for February 7, 2023
U.S. passes new bill to curb Beijing-appeasing edits in Hollywood films
As Washington policymakers grow increasingly hawkish toward China, Hollywood is under mounting scrutiny for bending over backward to give Chinese censors what they want.
Baidu’s version of ChatGPT, Drop in luxury market, Japanese car sales
Business briefs from the Chinese media — Tuesday February 7
Texas wants to repeat history with a bill to ban Chinese immigrants from owning property
As concerns about China spying on the United States intensify, state officials are touting their anti-Communist credentials with carelessly-written draft legislation. Ordinary Chinese immigrants will take the hit.
Editor’s note for February 7, 2023
A note for Access newsletter readers from Jeremy Goldkorn.
China is providing the world a roadmap to an electrified future
Clean and affordable private transportation is the element missing from so many urban plans for more climate-friendly living. With its rail system, public transportation, and abundance of electric two-wheelers, China is offering the developing world a model for transitioning into clean energy.
The photorealistic paintings of Sun Yitian
Plastic is the perfect symbol for the hazards of materialism, and it’s a source of inspiration for Sun Yitian, one of China’s most intriguing artists under 30.
Grain graft: ‘Big rats’ and ‘termites’ are eating the people’s food
The Chinese Communist Party’s highest disciplinary body says that corruption in China’s grain and cereal industry is getting worse — which is bad news for food security in China.
Hong Kong kicks off its biggest national security trial and passes landmark transgender rights ruling protecting
News briefing for February 6, 2023
Top KMT official heads to Beijing amid tensions over Taiwan
Andrew Hsia, vice chairperson of Taiwan’s main opposition party, will visit the People’s Republic of China in a bid to deescalate growing tensions. But European officials are planning more visits to Taipei, which will further anger Beijing.
Q&A: Director Charles Abelmann on ‘English Hustle’ and China’s online language tutoring industry
The China Project sat down with producer and director Charles Abelmann to discuss his latest documentary, English Hustle, which tells the story of the rise and fall of the online English tutoring sector in China from the perspective of foreign teachers.
Editor’s note for February 6, 2023
A note for Access newsletter readers from Jeremy Goldkorn.
Downed spy balloon leads to cancellation of U.S.-China talks
Even though the U.S. Department of Defense said the spy balloon did not present a military or intelligence threat, it put an end to a bilateral meeting that some had hoped would improve the deteriorating U.S. China relations.
A ban on booze, gold buying, Huang Guangyu and Gome
Business briefs from the Chinese media — Monday February 6
Hong Kong sees influx of Chinese visitors as borders reopen fully
COVID curbs in China are completely over, and after three years of lockups, Chinese travelers are eager to see the world again.
Chinese social media reactions to the spy balloon
“The U.S. should respect the floating freedom of the balloon,” a Weibo user wrote. Others are mocking America for being easily spooked, while some are expressing doubts about the Chinese government’s explanation that the ‘airship’ was for meteorological purposes only.
‘Where there’s smoke, there’s fire’ — Phrase of the Week
The mysterious circumstances around the body of a missing teenager have stirred up speculation on social media, with many suspecting that something is amiss.
Editor’s note for February 3, 2023
A note for Access newsletter readers from Jeremy Goldkorn.