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US-China Ties Quietly Mending Even as Global Turmoil Surges
With the Israel-Hamas war further dividing a world shaken by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and elevated inflation, US-China ties are suddenly providing cause for some optimism.
Biden Warns China Not to Attack Philippine Ships After South China Sea Incidents
President Joe Biden warned China that the US would be forced to intervene if Beijing attacks Philippine vessels in the South China Sea, after two separate collisions in the disputed waterway over the weekend.
Australia raids ‘sophisticated’ Chinese crime ring operating in ‘plain sight’
Four Chinese nationals and three Australians allegedly linked to the Long River money laundering ring were arrested during multiple raids conducted across the country.
China says US has no right to get involved in its problems with Philippines
The United States does not have the right to get involved in problems between China and the Philippines, the Chinese foreign ministry said on Thursday, as tensions simmer over conflicts in disputed waters of the South China Sea.
Stellantis to buy 21% of China's Zhejiang Leapmotor for $1.6bn
Deal raises European fears of growing competition from cheap Chinese cars
Stellantis Nears Deal to Buy 20% of Chinese EV Maker Leapmotor
Stellantis NV has struck a $1.1 billion deal for a stake in Chinese electric vehicle maker Zhejiang Leapmotor Technologies Ltd. just days after ending manufacturing in the country, as legacy global automakers race to catch up with a new breed of rivals leading the transition to battery-powered cars.
Shenzhou-17 launch: China has sent its youngest-ever astronaut crew to the Tiangong space station | CNN
When China’s first astronaut Yang Liwei blasted off into space in 2003, it was a history making moment that declared his country’s arrival as an emerging space power.
China says graphite export curbs not targeted at specific sector
China's commerce ministry said on Thursday that recently announced restrictions on graphite exports are not targeted at any specific sector.
Nomura Redraws China Strategy, Cuts Jobs After Losses Deepen
Nomura Holdings Inc. is overhauling its China business after losses there snowballed, reflecting setbacks to plans by Japan’s biggest brokerage to expand on the mainland.
Chinese EV maker Leapmotor to build EVs at Stellantis plant: executive · TechNode
Leapmotor will “make use of” the production capacities from Stellantis as part of a €1.5 billion (nearly $1.6 billion) investment deal from Europe’s
China’s youngest-ever astronauts blast off to space station
Beijing has pumped billions of dollars into its space programme in an effort to catch up with the US and Russia.
Australia returns smuggled historical artefacts to China
A dinosaur fossil and two Tang Dynasty figurines were handed to the Chinese embassy in Canberra.
Nomura overhauls China joint venture as losses mount
Global investment banks have struggled to make a profit in the country
Xi Calls for Stable Ties in Meeting With California Governor Newsom
Chinese president hosts leader of largest U.S. state for talks on cooperation in climate change and new energy
China Prepares to Send Three More Astronauts to Space Station on Shenzhou 17
China has successfully launched a rocket to send a team of three astronauts to the nation’s space station.
Nomura reassesses mainland China business plan as losses mount
Nomura Holdings said on Thursday it is reassessing its mainland China business, as losses mount at its Shanghai-based securities joint venture in another blow to the top Japanese investment bank's global expansion strategy.
Australia police arrest seven in money laundering bust linked to Chinese organised crime
Australian police have arrested seven members of an alleged Chinese crime syndicate for laundering hundreds of millions of dollars through one of the country's largest money remitters after a giant sting operation involving U.S. Homeland Security.
Taiwan reports 15 Chinese air force planes in its air defence zone
Taiwan's defence ministry said that it had detected 15 Chinese air force planes entering Taiwan's air defence zone on Thursday morning, including fighter jets and drones, accompanying Chinese warships carrying out "combat readiness patrols" and drills.
Bridal Fashion Capital: How Chaozhou Holds Its Place in the Spotlight
Chaozhou, once the world’s bridal gown-making hub, is resorting to legacy, adaptability, and originality as it grapples with challenges ranging from a shifting market to the pandemic.
This is the story behind Taiwan’s Freedom of Expression Day, which falls today
On April 7, 1989, pro-democracy activist Nylon Cheng a.k.a. Cheng Nan-jung self-immolated to protest anti-sedition laws that were used to silence dissent. A temporary exhibit in Taipei looks back on his sacrifice.
Editor’s note for April 7, 2023
A note for Access newsletter readers from Jeremy Goldkorn.
This week on TikTok: Crypto, WeChat ban, and free speech
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Florida state universities ban TikTok and WeChat from campus networks
Chinese students on college campuses in Florida won’t be able to WeChat home from now on.
Xi offers no help on Ukraine after meeting with Macron and von der Leyen
As expected, not much came out of the highly-anticipated meeting between the leaders of China, France, and the EU in Beijing today. But France did walk away with some lucrative business deals.
Activists call for complete ban on Hikvision, Dahua, and other firms that make surveillance tech used in Xinjiang
The tech companies that have profited off human rights abuses against Uyghurs and other Chinese citizens continue to sell their wares worldwide and get funding from global investors.
Editor’s note for April 6, 2023
A note for Access newsletter readers from Jeremy Goldkorn.
Tsai meets McCarthy: Will China double down on threatening Taiwan or play it cool?
Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen is meeting U.S. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy in LA today. Will there be fierce words or crickets from Beijing tonight?
Editor’s note for April 5, 2023
A note for Access newsletter readers from Jeremy Goldkorn.
Malaysia’s China conundrum
A trip to China by Malaysia’s new prime minister may bear a lot of economic fruit, but Kuala Lumpur will have to navigate Beijing’s growing tensions with the U.S. and shared territorial disputes in the South China Sea.
Editor’s note for April 4, 2023
A note for Access newsletter readers from Jeremy Goldkorn.
High-level talks between China and Japan, but no results
China and Japan are talking again, but relations will probably deteriorate over Beijing’s growing military presence in disputed territories, Tokyo’s crackdown on advanced chipmaking gear, and a detained Japanese businessman.
Editor’s note for April 3, 2023
A note for Access newsletter readers from Jeremy Goldkorn.
From Prince Harry to Harry Potter in China — Q&A with publishing veteran Jo Lusby
Jo Lusby manages intellectual property for foreign books, games, and other creative products in China and is a keen observer of what people in China want to read, listen to, watch, and play.
Editor’s note for March 31, 2023
A note for Access newsletter readers from Jeremy Goldkorn.
This week on TikTok: China’s auto price war, Taiwan, and the RESTRICT Act
Want more like this? Subscribe to The China Project’s official TikTok channel, The China Project, where Susan St.Denis explains complex topics about China clearly and simply in TikTok’s fast evolving visual and verbal language.
