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Editor’s note for Thursday, November 10, 2022
A note for Access newsletter readers from Jeremy Goldkorn.
China courts the Global South with infrastructure and trade deals, but Kenya may be having borrower’s remorse
A deal with the government of Angola could give Chinese-owned mines in Congo a railway to the Atlantic, but elsewhere in Africa, wariness about China-funded projects is growing.
Russia will stand with China at the East Asia Summit
But in moves that will affect both Beijing and Moscow, the constitutional democracies are stepping up cooperation both substantively and symbolically.
Bumper autumn grain harvest
Business briefs from the Chinese media — Thursday November 10
The steel industry is cleaning itself up, but not fast enough
Steel production and profits are down, but steel enterprises are under pressure to radically cut carbon emissions. There are some signs of progress, but it may be impossible for one of the world’s dirtiest industries to really go green.
Editor’s note for Wednesday, November 9, 2022
A note for Access newsletter readers from Jeremy Goldkorn.
Remembering Queer Lala Times, a lesbian publication that transcended boundaries
Just a few years ago, LGBTQ voices and views were easily found on the Chinese internet. That’s changed. But this is the story of Queer Lala Times, which operated openly in China from 2013 until 2016.
‘Crazy Little Yang Brother’ is the Chinese TikTok star you need to know
Famous for his relatable content and over-the-top acting, Zhang Qingyang has become the first creator to reach 100 million followers on Douyin, China’s version of TikTok.
No breakthroughs, but China stays the course on climate goals
China most likely won’t change its climate goals at COP27, but it’s still leading in electric vehicle sales and renewable energy installations.
Hohhot mother’s suicide sparks concern over the mental health cost of COVID lockdowns
In China, prolonged COVID-19 lockdowns and uncertainty about the future have made life more difficult for people struggling with anxiety and depression.
The ‘11-9 incident’: When police fired on Chinese student protesters
In November 1928, students marched through the streets of Harbin. When they began forcing their way through police lines, things turned violent.
The counterfeit Moutai industry
How to make and sell counterfeit Chinese liquor, and how to identify the real thing.
The government wants you to get out of the house a bit
Business briefs from the Chinese media — Wednesday November 9
Will Germany let China have its chips?
Should Germany sell its chips and ports to China? What about cars and advanced manufacturing tools? German companies and politicians all face some very uncomfortable choices.
Can BYD beat Tesla?
BYD is one of China’s first electric vehicle companies and it’s beating Tesla on its home turf, but can it replicate this success in foreign markets?
Small profit increase for listed companies
Business briefs from the Chinese media — Tuesday November 8
The state of Chinese heavy metal
Underground metal sounds from across China
Editor’s note for Monday, November 7, 2022
A note for Access newsletter readers from Jeremy Goldkorn.
Scholz’s controversial trip wins Germany more business deals with China
Germany is divided over how to handle China. This was reflected in how Chancellor Olaf Scholz justified his visit to Beijing to his critics, and the contrast between talk on human rights and discussions about business.
Can Germany ‘reduce lopsided dependencies’ on China?
Chancellor Scholz of Germany met Xi Jinping in Beijing on Friday, in a visit that was criticized by many in Germany, including his own party. But Sino-German trade is huge, and China is eager for more.
