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China eases residential registration rules to boost growth
Cities hope that making it easier for migrants to settle will spur consumption
China’s graduates unconvinced by calls to toil in countryside
Amid record youth unemployment, the government wants young people to ‘go to the farmland’ – but the prospect is unappealing for many
Young Chinese opt out of the rat race and pressures at home to pursue global nomad lifestyle
A growing number of young Chinese are moving overseas to escape their homeland's ultra-competitive work culture, limited opportunities and family pressures.
U.S. will not invite sanctioned Hong Kong leader to APEC
The United States will not invite Hong Kong's chief executive, who faces U.S. sanctions, to visit San Francisco during November's Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit, two congressional aides said on Friday.
China’s Wang Yi speaks as foreign minister, as Qin Gang reappears on website
Foreign ministry spokeswoman tells media not to ‘over-decode’ matters as Qin’s information reappears on official website.
‘Rainbow Hunters’ Target LGBTQ Chinese Students
Crackdowns against gender and sexual minorities are terrifying activists.
U.S. bars Hong Kong leader from APEC summit
Beijing hits back against 'unreasonable sanctions' targeting John Lee
Lawmakers Spoke Up For an Indicted Chinese Mogul. Campaign Cash Followed.
Rep. George Santos was a big winner with a deluge of contributions.
Jokowi bags $13bn in investment pledges after meeting with Xi
China's Xinyi to build glass, solar panel factories in Indonesia in $11.5bn plan
Hong Kong court rejects government bid to ban protest song
Hong Kong's High Court on Friday rejected a government bid to ban the protest song "Glory to Hong Kong", saying it could undermine freedom of expression and cause potential "chilling effects".
Good News for Cold Noodle Lovers: Authorities Relax License Requirements
Cold food license requirements are being relaxed for restaurants and food establishments, making it easier for them to serve up popular dishes such as liangpi and salads.
Chinese anti-corruption probe targets top PLA Rocket Force generals: sources
Military graft-busters are targeting the force’s current commander, Li Yuchao, and a past and present deputy, Zhang Zhenzhong and Liu Guangbin.
“Time travelers” in Vietnam
A new documentary from Tencent explores the opportunities and challenges faced by a group of Chinese entrepreneurs in Vietnam’s burgeoning TikTok retail market.
After Ousting a Top Official, China Erases Him and Evades Questions
China blasted “malicious hype” around the abrupt removal of Qin Gang. The Foreign Ministry’s fumbling response pointed to its diminished influence under Xi Jinping.
China offers to conduct military drills with Philippines amid tensions
Manila’s military chief says proposal came from Chinese ambassador and is being studied.
Volkswagen Seeks to Regain Edge in China as It Cuts Delivery Forecast
The German automaker lowered its outlook for deliveries and announced changes to its China strategy as it struggles to regain ground lost to other automakers.
WeChat tells Australian inquiry China has never asked to spy on users
Representatives of WeChat told an Australian inquiry into foreign interference that Beijing did not have access to its platform, which was based in Singapore and bound by the city state’s laws.
Presidents of Indonesia and China meet to discuss joint projects and regional politics
Indonesian President Joko Widodo has met with Chinese President Xi Jinping in southwestern China for talks about joint projects that include Indonesia’s development of a new capital.
Why America Forgets—and China Remembers—the Korean War
The CCP’s Dangerous Historical Distortions and the Struggle Over Taiwan.
Xi Pledges Closer Ties With Indonesia After Jokowi Meeting
Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Indonesian leader Joko Widodo to strengthen ties as the Southeast Asian nation seeks more investment from its larger partner.
For locals, a China-funded port in Pakistan brings fears of being erased
The Gwadar seaport was supposed to develop the local economy, connect Pakistan to the world, and give China access to the Indian Ocean. So why aren’t locals happy with it?
SMEs get their loans deferred
Business briefs from the Chinese media — Tuesday November 15
Photographer Wei Huan creates alien landscapes for fashion magazines
The imaginative photography of Wei Huan
Big planes, fighter jets, drones, and rockets at the Zhuhai Airshow
This year’s airshow featured a scale model of China’s space station, huge transport planes, drones, jets, and attack helicopters, and more than $35 billion worth of deals for planes and aviation equipment.
Editor’s Note for Monday, November 14, 2022
A note for Access newsletter readers from Jeremy Goldkorn.
A dyslexic learning Chinese
English text and roman letters swim around on the page, but Chinese characters are bright and clear for Lee Moore.
Real smiles, and red lines, as Xi and Biden meet for three hours
Xi Jinping smiled, and Joe Biden told him, ‘It’s just great to see you,’ as the U.S. president put an arm around his Chinese counterpart. They met for about three hours, and Biden says he brought up tough topics.
The best Chinese-language drama series with English subtitles you can stream right now
From an alternate-reality crime show about a sexual assault survivor to a visually stunning fantasy drama featuring a forbidden romance, these are 2022’s best Chinese-language TV series coming out that you can find on popular streaming services.
Chinese cars are big in South Africa
Business briefs from the Chinese media — Monday November 14
The Singles Day shopping festival: Not so crazy anymore after all these years
Where’s this year’s sales data? Alibaba and JD.com aren’t saying, and it seems Chinese shoppers are falling out of love with over-hyped online shopping festivals.
Memory test: The U.S.-China chip war escalates
Concerns about security are deterring U.S. firms from cooperating with China on the production of memory chips. Paul Triolo argues the restrictions will also hurt U.S. and allied companies in addition to the intended target companies in China.
The return of the people’s economy?
A note for Weekly newsletter readers from Jeremy Goldkorn.
‘Totally reborn’ — Phrase of the Week
Is the return of the ‘supply and marketing cooperative’ a sign that the command economy is back, or has the concept been reborn?
‘Home Coming’ and the evolution of the Chinese patriotic blockbuster
Rao Xiaozhi’s evacuation drama is a blend of Party discourse with popular entertainment, targeted at overseas Chinese.
This week on TikTok: The rise of Empress Dowager Cixi, Chinese workers flee iPhone factory, and how livestreaming is helping Chinese farmers
Want more like this? Subscribe to The China Project’s official TikTok channel, ChinaVibe, where Susan St.Denis explains complex topics about China clearly and simply in TikTok’s fast evolving visual and verbal language.
Record high EV exports
Business briefs from the Chinese media — Friday November 11
Chinese battery makers are setting up in Europe
As Europe embraces electric vehicles, Chinese battery makers are rushing in to raise capital and expand factory production.
The planetary politics of Anne-Marie Slaughter
Anne-Marie Slaughter, president of New America, talks about how collaboration on issues of global concern requires the U.S. to deprioritize some aspects of its competition with China.
‘Real-world consequences’: Safe spaces shrink for China’s LGBTQ community
China’s LGBTQ community has already seen its rights and representation diminish in the past few years. Now, with Xi Jinping confirmed for a third term, the future looks bleaker than ever.
Editor’s note for Thursday, November 10, 2022
A note for Access newsletter readers from Jeremy Goldkorn.