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World must not let AI cooperation fall prey to US-China rivalry
Geopolitics is a threat to international cooperation on AI legislation, resulting in patchwork strategies, competing goals and disjointed global standards. The ongoing chip war between the US and China could make things worse, leading to uneven enforcement and unequal protection.
Starbucks reports record revenue as China booms, but sales still fall short of expectations
Starbucks reported record revenue in its fiscal third quarter as sales in China roared back to life.
Paraguay courts Taiwanese investors, warns against China reliance
Paraguay is seeking more Taiwanese investment to diversify its farm-driven economy focused on exporting raw materials to China, incoming Finance Minister Carlos Fernandez Valdovinos said in an interview.
China’s Economy Disappoints Again. And Again.
China's economy can't seem to emerge from its current slump. Economic data from official bodies and private companies has repeatedly disappointed investors, and recent attempts by the government to bo
U.S. dependence on China for lifesaving drugs grows
Treatments for cancer, cardiovascular diseases drive rising imports
Xi pledges more funds for Chinese research in face of global competition
In an article published in a Communist Party journal, Xi said the country must achieve technological self-reliance and urged businesses to help fund research
China Replaces Missile Commander Days After Removing Foreign Minister
The ouster of Li Yuchao was intended to ensure loyalty to leader Xi Jinping, analysts say, in the arm of the military that controls nuclear-tipped missiles that are pointed at the U.S.
Taiwan to test less robust eastern defences with month-long missile drills
Live-fire exercises involving air and naval forces will focus on a region less fortified than the island’s west side.
China's military speeds preparations to blockade Taiwan
Move has been gathering steam since Pelosi's 2022 visit to island
China urges public to join ‘grim and complex’ anti-espionage fight
Ministry also calls on security agencies to implement revised law, which broadens definition of spying and expands investigative powers of law enforcement.
Tropical Storm Doksuri: at least 20 dead in Beijing and nearby Hebei
Firefighter and township official die while working among victims. Helicopters sent to airdrop food and equipment to people on trapped trains.
China gallium, germanium export curbs kick in; wait for permits starts
China's export controls on some gallium and germanium products take effect on Tuesday, with traders braced for a drop in international supply in August and September while exporters sort out newly required permits.
Dip In Spending Kicks off Price War in China’s Fast-Food Industry
Discounted menus targeting the price-conscious are emerging across the country, leaving small eateries at risk in an increasingly price-sensitive market.
China’s Big Tech firms in expansion mode after Beijing’s positive policy shift
The reinvigorated state of the tech sector is reflected in the recruitment efforts of several large firms, including Alibaba, ByteDance and Meituan.
Exclusive: China asks some banks to reduce or delay dollar buying -sources
China's currency regulators are asking some commercial banks to reduce or postpone their purchases of U.S. dollars in order to slow the yuan's depreciation, two people with direct knowledge of the matter said.
Business confidence for U.S. firms in China drops to 3-year low
Outlook shakey despite companies' 'cautious optimism' on recovery, AmCham report
WSJ News Exclusive | BlackRock, MSCI Face Congressional Probes for Facilitating China Investments
Americans’ retirement funds are unwittingly fueling Chinese firms the U.S. has flagged over security and human-rights issues, lawmakers say.
China blocks thousands of social media accounts in latest ‘clean up’ campaign
Internet censor is cracking down on false and misleading information about companies and entrepreneurs.
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Shanghai protests turn political | Live with Lizzi Lee
Freelance journalist Simon Leplâtre, who is based in Shanghai, talks about the brewing frustrations that erupted into anti-COVID-zero protests this past weekend.
William Hurst on how will Beijing respond to COVID protests | Live with Lizzi Lee
Professor William Hurst of Cambridge University discusses the recent protests against COVID zero that have mushroomed up all over China, and how Xi Jinping might react.
After the KMT’s local elections victory, what’s next for Taiwan?
The Taiwanese party that favors closer ties to Beijing just won 13 of the 21 contested city mayor and county chief seats in Taiwan. The author, who recently visited Taiwan, muses on the future of this self-governed island.
Editor’s Note for Monday, November 28, 2022
A note for Access newsletter readers from Jeremy Goldkorn.
Protesters call for Xi Jinping to step down. What’s next?
Popular anger at the Chinese government’s COVID-zero policies has not yet subsided. The Chinese Communist Party is already acting to suppress dissent. China has not been this tense in decades.
The ruling DPP gets a drubbing in Taiwan’s local elections
The results from Taiwan’s local elections on Saturday are in, and the winner is clear: Taiwan’s democracy, writes Chris Horton from Taipei. But what do this year’s results mean for the 2024 presidential election?
Pop star Kris Wu receives 13-year sentence for sex crimes
A Beijing court also ordered the Chinese-Canadian singer-actor to pay an $84 million fine. Wu will be deported immediately after serving his time.
CCTV alters World Cup broadcast to minimize shots of maskless fans
“Is this the same world as ours?” one Chinese viewer posted on social media.
More mining profits
Business briefs from the Chinese media — Monday November 28
Hozon Auto: high electric vehicle sales but few customers
Hozon Auto is a shooting star in China’s electric vehicle industry: This year, it suddenly achieved the highest sales after industry giant BYD. But these numbers aren’t all they’re cracked up to be.
Anti-lockdown and anti-government protests all over China after deadly Xinjiang fire
Protests against COVID restrictions have broken out in major cities all over China.
Editor’s Note for Wednesday, November 23, 2022
A note for Access newsletter readers from Jeremy Goldkorn.
‘Take advantage of a loophole’ — Phrase of the Week
A Chinese brand used its sponsorship of Qatar 2022 to get around advertising laws in China.
The ideal Chinese World Cup team
As Chinese soccer fans watch the World Cup — once again devoid of any Chinese players — we ask: What might the ultimate Chinese World Cup team have looked like?
China’s proposed ban on online sales of hormone drugs concerns transgender women
As China moves forward with a draft rule that would prohibit online selling of hormone medications, transgender women in the country fear the consequences.
iPhone workers protesting COVID rules attacked by security personnel
Frustration is building as COVID lockdowns and testing requirements intensify across China.
China declares underage gaming ban effective, but report shows teenagers aren’t studying more. Here’s why.
Getting Chinese teenagers focused on studying and exercising seems to be an endless battle when there are so many entertaining things to do on screens.
