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Mining Company in Shanxi Concealed 43 Deaths, Says Probe Report
A government task force has taken action against 28 suspects, while further investigations have been launched into 16 officials accused of corruption.
Detained Red Roulette billionaire Duan Weihong resurfaces in China
The businesswoman previously under investigation for her ties to disgraced Politburo member Sun Zhengcai has made a number of public appearances.
China, UAE set for joint air force training in military first
‘First combined air force training’ with the UAE to take place in Xinjiang in August, Chinese defence ministry says in brief statement on Monday.
Our bears are real, a Chinese zoo says, denying they are 'humans in disguise'
A zoo in eastern China is denying suggestions some of its bears might be people in costumes after photos of the animals standing like humans circulated online.
Cover Story: China’s Property Crisis Contagion Spreads to State-Backed Developers
Recent revelations indicate the crisis, which is stretching into its third year, is now hitting developers whose deep pockets had largely insulated them from the chaos
China's biggest cities vow to introduce steps to boost property sector
China's biggest cities including Beijing and Shenzhen said over the weekend they would implement measures to better meet the needs of homebuyers, without giving details, aiming to prop up a property sector that is seeing few signs of recovery.
Stony silence over Qin Gang saga does China’s reputation no favours
If Beijing had come clean about the reasons for Qin’s dismissal and been willing to address media questions, it might have incurred nothing more than embarrassment.
Skepticism prevails as Chinese leaders promise to back private businesses to spur slowing economy
Chinese leader Xi Jinping’s government is promising to drag the economy out of a crisis of confidence aggravated by tensions with Washington, wilting exports, job losses and anxiety among foreign companies about an expanded anti-spying law.
As China’s debt risks mount, the spectre of looming local crises rears its head
China’s zero-Covid policies and its post-pandemic recovery efforts have strained finances at local levels, pushing debt to an all-time high this year – twice what it was in 2017 – with little help from Beijing.
As China signals property revival, can ‘risky’ real estate still drive growth?
Some analysts say China’s property sector cannot be the ‘old growth driver’ it once was, while others say it will nonetheless remain a critical pillar of the economy.
In move to rival Elon Musk’s Starlink, China tests new solar wing tech in space
The Lingxi-03 and its bendable solar panels are developed by the Beijing-based start-up GalaxySpace.
China plugs in national platform for after-school tutoring
After 2-year crackdown, site now hosts 110,000 approved institutions
How China Trolls Flooded Twitter
Beijing has learned to use Russian-style disinformation.
North Korea turns to Russia, China as Asia enters 'Cold War 2.0'
Guests at war anniversary highlight Pyongyang's dwindling diplomatic options
Tencent video-sharing service hits 800m users, overtakes rivals
WeChat Channels churning out influencers in niche areas ranging from books to tea
China says US military aid to Taiwan will not deter its will to unify the island
China has accused the United States of turning Taiwan into an “ammunition depot” after the White House announced a $345 million military aid package for Taipei.
WeChat: Why does Elon Musk want X to emulate China's everything-app?
Musk is an admirer of Chinese mega-app WeChat, which combines messaging, social media, finances, dating, and more.
A League of Their Own: On the Ground at China’s Village Soccer Sensation
With its festival-like atmosphere and ethnic minority performances, a rural soccer league in Rongjiang County, southwest China's Guizhou province, has been a social media sensation all summer. Featuring mainly local soccer-loving villagers, the grassroots tournament, nicknamed “Cunchao” or the “Village Super League,” has attracted millions of fans to watch the matches in-person and online, leaving a lasting impact on the lives of local residents. Additional reporting: Li Xin; Story Editor: Vincent Chow.
For This Rural County, Internet Fame Is About More Than Just Money
One of the last counties in China to be lifted from poverty, Rongjiang County in Guizhou province has been viral all summer because of its village soccer league. Though the huge tourism influx has boosted the local economy, for locals, it is not just money that drives their fervor for the sport.
U.S. announces $345m military aid package for Taiwan
Washington to deliver first assistance using own stockpiles to counter China
This week on TikTok: The history of heavy metal in China, the Biden-Xi meeting at G20, life after Paralympics
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Build first, destroy later: China is slowly replacing dirty coal with clean nuclear heating
China has entered the nuclear heating age with three new cogeneration nuclear heating plants as part of the government’s attempts to get rid of burning dirty coal to heat the north of the country during the winter.
Editor’s Note for Thursday, November 17, 2022
A note for Access newsletter readers from Jeremy Goldkorn.
Xi and Widodo meet after G20 and agree to strengthen the China-Indonesia ‘strategic partnership’
As Joe Biden flew out of Bali, Xi Jinping stayed on for a warm meeting with Indonesian president Joko Widodo to solidify one of the most important bilateral relationships in the world.
NEXTChina 2022
A look back at this year’s edition of our annual conference in which we focused on the knotty state of U.S.-China relations.
Xi and Li condemn Putin’s nuclear threats
Putin was not mentioned by name, but Beijing edged away from Moscow at the G20 summit, leaving Russia increasingly isolated.
The worst moments in China men’s soccer
This was our only way of publishing a Qatar 2022 World Cup preview without leaving out China.
Posing like American farmers is the latest trend among Chinese influencers
After “U.S. high schoolers” and “shopping in Los Angeles,” pretending to be on an autumnal American farm is the latest “Americore” aesthetic to take over Chinese social media.
America in Asia: On the outside looking in, by Evan Feigenbaum
In lieu of the regular show, Sinica presents a keynote address given by Evan Feigenbaum at the recent East Asia Strategy Forum.
Poor results for Tencent and Alibaba
Business briefs from the Chinese media — Thursday November 17
China’s real but gradual progress in developing its own jet engines
They’re still new, and the process of installing them on Chinese aircraft is still ongoing, but China is now manufacturing the ‘hearts’ of jet aircraft and gradually reducing the dependence on Russian engines.
A Chinese Catholic in Paris
John Hu arrived to France in 1722, accompanied by a Jesuit priest and tasked with cataloging and translating a library. He had a knack for behaving oddly, earning him the nickname “Don Quixote” in at least one town. But in the end, who gets to decide who’s sane?
Xi and Sunak meeting canceled over Poland missile strike, and tension with Trudeau
The G20 summit in Bali continued today, but not everything is going as planned.
These pictures of Chinese buildings might win the Architectural Photography Awards for 2022
A nature-inspired arts center in Dali, a set of temples carved into cliff faces in Gansu, and a bridge next to a “monster” apartment complex in Hong Kong are among the subjects of 23 images shortlisted for this year’s Architectural Photography Awards.
The U.S.-China tech battle from inside ZTE
Ashley Yablon, the former general counsel for ZTE, discusses how he uncovered an illegal scheme at the Chinese technology company to sell billions of dollars’ worth of surveillance equipment to embargoed countries.
Zhang Weili regains her strawweight crown at UFC 281
Showing off a refurbished ground game, Zhang defeated American Carla Esparza via a second-round submission.
Something rotten at Missfresh
Business briefs from the Chinese media — Wednesday November 16
Adidas just can’t do it in China anymore
As Adrian Siu attempts to save Adidas’s business in China with data analysis and cultural promotion activities, the company with the faded reputation is trying to swim against the (red) tide.
Editor’s note for Tuesday, November 15, 2022
A note for Access newsletter readers from Jeremy Goldkorn.
China and the Anglosphere mend a few fences at G20
Softer words were exchanged between Xi Jinping and the leaders of Australia and the U.S., Britain’s leader may ease up on China, and the world seems like a slightly less dangerous place.
