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How a Forgotten Park Birthed a Revolution
After the collapse of the Qing dynasty, Taoran Pavilion in Beijing became a ghost town — and a hangout for the country’s aspiring revolutionaries.
Opinion | Even China Isn’t Convinced It Can Replace the U.S.
Treating China as an existential threat to America may lead to a self-fulfilling prophecy.
China flags Uighurs as ‘extremist’ for having Quran, report says
Human Rights Watch says Muslims in Xinjiang are flagged as ‘violent extremists’ for simply practising their religion.
Taiwan trade chief warns against 'unnecessary fear' of China
Taiwan’s chief trade representative says his country’s semiconductor makers will expand production in the U.S. as much as they can afford to do so. But John Chen-Chung Deng tells The Associated Press that Taiwan remains an ideal place for U.S. trade, business and investment. Deng spoke to The Associated Press on a visit to Washington. His visit comes at a time of intensifying efforts to harden the U.S. and Taiwanese militaries and economies against any threat from rival China. As part of this, the U.S. is moving to boost semiconductor production on U.S. soil in the event of any conflict disrupting exports from Asia, especially from Taiwan. Taiwan produces more than 90% of the world’s more advanced semiconductors.
China's skidding factory sector taps brakes on economic recovery
China's factory activity unexpectedly contracted in April as orders fell and poor domestic demand dragged on the sprawling manufacturing sector, a private survey showed on Thursday, imperilling the broader economic outlook for the second quarter.
U.S. Permits More Flights by Chinese Carriers
China’s airlines can fly 12 weekly round-trips to America, up from the current eight, U.S. Department of Transportation says
Australia's exports to China hit record highs as barriers ease
Australia's exports to China surged to record highs in March as the Asian giant sucked in more iron for its steel industry and lowered barriers to thermal coal shipments amid thawing diplomatic relations.
Biden administration OKs boost in Chinese airline flights to US
The United States will allow Chinese airlines to increase U.S. passenger services to 12 weekly round-trips, the Transportation Department (USDOT) said on Wednesday, equal to the number of flights Beijing has permitted for American carriers.
China says claims of officials 'coercing' Canadian congressman, relatives are false
China's Toronto consulate-general said on Thursday that a report of consular officers "coercing" a Canadian lawmaker and his family have "no factual basis and is purely baseless", adding that Canadian media and politicians have ulterior motives.
Chery partners Inokom, makes Malaysia its ASEAN production hub - RHD R&D centre, exports to Australia - paultan.org
At today’s Malaysia Autoshow 2023 media day, Chery officiated its partnership with Inokom for CKD local assembly at the latter’s 200-acre facility in Kulim. The first two Chery models that will roll out of the […]
World's Top Currency: China Takes Yuan Global in Bid to Repel US Dollar (USD)
A string of new deals promote the Chinese currency as geopolitical risk spills into international finance
Congress Clashes With Biden Over Tariffs on Illegal Chinese Solar Panels
In a rebuke to the Biden administration, the Senate approved a measure to reinstate tariffs on solar panels found to violate U.S. trade rules.
Foreign brands are taking a licking in China, but it’s not all national pride
Multinationals seeking markets in China are facing more pressure as online nationalism rises and competition from local brands increases.
Blinken hints at China trip this year to restart regular dialogue
Top U.S. diplomat underlines need to avoid competition veering 'into conflict'
Senators will look at legislation addressing TikTok in China proposal, Schumer says
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said senators will consider legislation to bolster the Biden administration's ability to crackdown on popular video sharing app TikTok as they craft wide-ranging legislation to address Chinese threats.
Exclusive: US climate envoy Kerry says China has invited him for talks
U.S. climate envoy John Kerry said on Wednesday China has invited him to visit "in the near term" for talks on averting a global climate change crisis even as diplomatic relations between the world's two biggest greenhouse gas emitters remain tense.
Thailand In Talks With Battery Maker CATL To Set Up Production Units: Report - Ford Motor (NYSE:F)
Thailand is reportedly in talks with the Chinese battery manufacturing company Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Limited (CATL) to build production units.
China takes commanding lead in EV charging patents
BYD and others compete to speed process in world's largest market
Genki Forest’s ‘sugar-free’ label claims turn sour
Tech-savvy beverage startup Genki Forest has won over tens of millions of health-conscious customers with delicious drinks that contain no added sucrose. But some of those customers are angry to discover that low sucrose does not mean low sugar or low calorie.
Editor’s note for Monday, April 12, 2021
A note from the editor of today’s The China Project Access newsletter.
China CDC director worries about ‘not high’ vaccine efficacy, but says his remarks were taken out of context
Gao Fu, the director of China’s CDC, suggested mixing vaccines, adding doses, and looking into mRNA technology to improve the efficacy of COVID-19 shots. He later insisted that he wasn’t “admitting” to a low effectiveness of Chinese vaccines.
Alibaba fined $2.8 billion in landmark antitrust case
In a major escalation of its crackdown on Big Tech, the Chinese government went after ecommerce giant Alibaba for abusing its market position. Many Chinese people cheered.
Documenting China’s U.S. Capitol-inspired buildings
Starting in June 2019, photographer Wu Guoyong began traveling across China to piece together a strange collection of photographs: buildings inspired by the U.S. Capitol Building. He calls the series “China’s White House.”
‘Better dead than red,’ Rose Namajunas says ahead of Zhang Weili fight at UFC 261
“I don’t think it’s any coincidence that Weili is red, you know, that’s what she represents,” says Lithuanian-American fighter.
Editor’s note for Friday, April 9, 2021
A note from the editor of today’s The China Project Access newsletter.
Chinese TV shows censor foreign fashion brands as Xinjiang cotton row continues
Whether in response to a state directive or as a pre-emptive move to avoid public outrage, Chinese streaming services have taken to blurring foreign brands that refused to use Xinjiang cotton. Where do nationalistic consumer boycotts go from here?
China’s ‘Uber for trucks’ to IPO in the U.S. at $30 billion valuation
Need your cargo shipped across China? There are several apps for that multibillion-dollar business, and the leader — Manbang a.k.a. FTA — is set for an enormous IPO.
More Chinese women are buying homes than ever before — report
Whether by saving or getting help from their parents, more and more young Chinese women are ensuring their future independence by buying their own homes.
‘To Be a Woman’: A feminist showcase by young Chinese directors
Now streaming for free on Montage, 10 short films by women as part of a curated showcase called “To Be a Woman.”
The Grieving and the Grievable
In the wake of the March 16 shootings in Atlanta, Yangyang Cheng reflects on life as a Chinese immigrant amid escalating racial violence and geopolitical tensions. Caught between an authoritarian homeland and an increasingly hostile U.S., how does one live conscientiously? Who grieves, and what makes a life grievable?
The yin and yang worlds of a Chinese literary outlier
Wang Xiaobo’s translator writes about the enduring cult status of this important Chinese writer, who still remains obscure outside his home country. In some ways, Wang is more necessary now than ever.
Editor’s note for Thursday, April 8, 2021
A note from the editor of today’s The China Project Access newsletter.
U.S. debates changes in Taiwan policy as warships swirl around island
After the Trump administration beefed up U.S.-Taiwan ties, the Biden administration has continued to more actively embrace Taiwan. Some figures in foreign policy are calling for unambiguous support for Taiwan, but others say that a significant change from “strategic ambiguity” could trigger a Chinese invasion.
China’s brick-and-mortar bookstores are making a comeback
Chinese bookshops nearly died under the assault of ecommerce companies, but they are booming again as cultural centers and recreational spaces where books are just one part of the offering.
Chinese brands and sneaker scalpers seize their moment amid Xinjiang cotton row
State-supported consumer boycotts of international apparel and shoe brands like Nike and Adidas for their positions on cotton from Xinjiang have generated a craze for Chinese sneaker brands, and online merchants are cashing in.
China’s New Youth: The diverse post-Tiananmen generation shaping the country
The Chinese youth of today are largely divorced from history. But like generations of Chinese youth in the century before them, they are making their own.
Editor’s note for Wednesday, April 7, 2021
A note from the editor of today’s The China Project Access newsletter.