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Microsoft Says China-Based Hackers Breached Emails
Hackers breached a series of email accounts linked to government agencies in the US and Western Europe, according to government officials and Microsoft Corp., which described the attackers as being based in China.
Chinese premier urges transparent regulation of platform firms
Li calls on local governments to create 'fair' environment to aid investment
German cabinet to pass China strategy on Thursday, government sources say
The German cabinet is to pass its long-promised China strategy on Thursday, two government sources told Reuters, after Chancellor Olaf Scholz's government last year ordered a review of how Germany interacts with its biggest trade partner.
In China, ‘Reverse Parenting’ Is Turning the Tables on Unruly Kids
The post-’90s new generation of Chinese parents is shunning traditional parenting methods. Instead, they are turning to a more radical, and untested, approach to discipline, where parents mirror their children’s behavior.
China needs to ‘proactively defend’ against spies, state security minister says
Chen Yixin calls for big data, blockchain and AI to be used to tackle threats.
China opposes UK's 'discriminatory actions' against China-linked deals
China firmly opposes what it called the British government's "discriminatory actions" against Chinese firms, the country's embassy in the UK said after London intervened in Chinese-linked takeovers eight times in the last year.
Bulgari apologizes to China for listing Taiwan as a country after online backlash
Italian luxury brand Bulgari is the latest international brand to apologize to China after listing Taiwan as a country on its website.
Kremlin says Putin trip to China is 'on the agenda'
The Kremlin said on Wednesday that a visit by President Vladimir Putin to China was on the agenda, adding that now was a good time to build on the already strong relationship between the two countries.
Beijing's regulatory crackdown wipes $1.1 trillion off Chinese Big Tech
China's major tech companies have shed more than $1 trillion in value -equivalent to the entire Dutch economy - since the government's regulatory crackdown on the sector began more than two years ago, according to Refinitiv data.
Mainland China to send academic group to Taiwan after 3-year pause
The students and faculty members will travel at the invitation of an organisation founded by former Taiwanese president Ma Ying-jeou, who made a private visit to the mainland in the spring that was seen as politically charged.
China sends large group of warplanes, navy ships towards Taiwan in forceful display
China has sent navy ships and a large group of warplanes, including fighter jets and bombers, toward Taiwan over the past two days.
Kerry to visit Beijing for climate talks amid efforts to revive relations between US and China
U.S. Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry will travel to Beijing next week to discuss strategies for limiting global warming, amid a push by the world's two largest economies to reengage on multiple issues following a sharp decline in contacts.
China Used to Be an Architect’s Dream. Now, It’s Becoming a Nightmare.
A few years ago, architecture was among China’s most popular and glamorous careers. But as a decadeslong construction boom fizzles, the profession has been plunged into crisis.
US, China should continue talks to avoid tit-for-tat measures
Global economy will suffer if two largest economies escalate restrictions
Big-box appliance retailers Gome and Suning are suffering, but Suning has a plan
Gome has focused on scale and low cost, but its revenue halved in the first half of the year. Suning did slightly better with a focus on upgrading its trendy stores and increased online integration.
How did a Chinese chipmaking firm get through the U.S. export ban? | Live with Lizzi Lee
Bill Reinsch, international business chair and senior advisor for the CSIS and former National Trade Council president, explains what a recent Wall Street Journal article might have missed about U.S. export controls on sensitive technology.
Mandopop icon Jay Chou generates millions from NFT sales of song demos
The digital collectibles craze is alive and well in China. After months of teasing, Taiwanese singer Jay Chou finally launched his first musical NFT project this week, selling unreleased song demos as digital tokens and a trip to his virtual world.
Taiwan fired warning shots at three Chinese drones over Kinmen
The Taiwanese military said it used live fire for the first time to repel ‘civilian’ drones from the Chinese mainland that were hovering over Taiwan-controlled islands near the city of Xiamen.
Editor’s Note for Wednesday, August 31, 2021
A note for Access newsletter readers from Jeremy Goldkorn.
Right-to-die in China: A landmark first step, with challenges ahead
In July, Shenzhen became the first mainland Chinese city to pass a law that allows patients the right to refuse “excessive life-saving treatment.” But the drive for widespread implementation of this “right-to-die” legislation faces cultural and societal hurdles.
Pinduoduo had a great quarter, and is sending strong signals that it will expand overseas
Growth in China’s ecommerce market is flattening, but agricultural and low-end goods ecommerce giant Pinduoduo has just reported great results for the second quarter. How long can the company keep expanding without venturing abroad?
Who killed Shen Dingyi?
On August 28, 1928, rising political star Shen Dingyi was gunned down by assassins at a bus stop near his home. No one was ever charged in his murder: too many people had wanted Shen dead.
Editor’s Note for Tuesday, August 30, 2022
A note for Access newsletter readers from Jeremy Goldkorn.
The Party congress that will change the world begins on October 16
China has set the start date for the 20th National Congress, the nation’s high-level meeting where Xi is expected to consolidate his power.
An extraordinary calligraphy shop in Hong Kong
The practiced strokes of Au Yeung Cheong
Winter is coming for Huawei’s car business
Huawei’s CEO last week warned that winter is coming, and Huawei needs to focus on revenue and profit. But the company’s car business is burning through money, and now Huawei needs to make a crucial decision.
Melted shoes, cooked shrimp, and dried-up rivers: China’s record heat wave and drought in pictures and video
Since early July, much of China has been in the grip of a historic heat wave that has emptied rivers, forced cities to dim lights, and left people desperately searching for ways to cool down. This is what it looks like.
Gang members charged and police officers detained after violent attack on woman at Tangshan restaurant
After footage of a group of men sexually harassing and assaulting a woman in a restaurant went viral, authorities in the city of Tangshan have vowed to get tough on the perpetrators who they say are gang members, and on the officials who have apparently protected them. But Chinese social media users are not convinced.
Can an audit deal soften up two superpowers?
An agreement between the United States and China has broken a long-standing impasse over audits, potentially saving some Chinese firms listed in the U.S. from being kicked off American exchanges.
Editor’s note for Monday, August 29, 2022
A note for Access newsletter readers from Jeremy Goldkorn.