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Tense face-off: Philippines confronts China over sea claims
A Chinese coast guard ship blocked a Philippine patrol vessel steaming into a disputed shoal in the South China Sea, causing a frightening near-collision in the latest act of Beijing’s aggression in the strategic waterway. The high seas face-off between the larger Chinese ship and the Philippine coast guard’s BRP Malapascua near Second Thomas Shoal was among the tense moments it and another Philippine patrol vessel encountered recently in the disputed sea. The Philippine coast guard invited The Associated Press and other journalists to join the weeklong patrol in a strategy to expose China’s aggressive acts and generate international awareness.
Germany in Talks to Limit the Export of Chip Chemicals to China
Germany is in talks to limit the export of chemicals to China that are used to manufacture semiconductors as Berlin steps up efforts to reduce its economic exposure to the Asian nation.
Jobless young Chinese seek solace in temples, tale of failed scholar
Queues stretch hundreds of metres around temples in China on weekends, as despondent young worshippers pray to find jobs in an economy slowly clawing its way back from the coronavirus pandemic.
China says Taiwan inviting 'wolves' with US defence industry forum
China said on Thursday that Taiwan was inviting "wolves" into the home by hosting a U.S. defence industry forum next week, and that the U.S. military-industrial complex sought to export war for profit.
The Hard Part for Xi Starts Now After Finally Calling Zelenskiy
Chinese leader Xi Jinping finally spoke with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy after more than six weeks of speculation. Now comes the hard part in his push to end the 14-month war.
Binance CEO denies $28B wealth: ‘I don’t have anywhere near as much’
Binance CEO CZ denied the wealth that Bloomberg claimed he owns in the publication's latest finance rich list.
NetEase Cloud Music Car Version Is Available on BYD DiLink App Market - Pandaily
On April 27th, BYD announced that the NetEase Cloud Music car version has been launched on the BYD DiLink application market.
Darkening Gloom in Chinese Stocks Puzzles Wall Street Veterans
Confidence is in short supply among Chinese investors these days, confounding analysts who say reasons to own the market are finally coming true.
Chinese Authorities Question Staff at Bain’s Shanghai Office
Chinese authorities have questioned employees at Bain & Company’s Shanghai office, the consultancy said, a development that comes as Beijing exerts pressure on foreign firms operating in the country.
China-Pakistan railway ‘worth it’ at estimated US$58 billion: study
Belt and Road Initiative’s most expensive transport infrastructure project ‘has potential’ to reshape trade and geopolitics.
U.S. Consulting Firm Is the Latest Target of a Chinese Crackdown
Bain & Company employees were questioned less than a month after Chinese police officials raided the Beijing offices of another U.S. advisory firm.
2 Chinese navy ships head to Singapore for joint drills
China's military has dispatched a pair of navy ships to take part in joint drills with Singapore's navy and join in a regional maritime security exhibition. The exercises starting Friday in the Southeast Asian city state come amid China's growing presence in the South China Sea, which it claims sovereignty over virtually in its entirety. Concerns are especially pronounced in the U.S., which on Wednesday joined with forces from the Philippines in major exercises in Philippine waters facing the South China Sea. Chinese state television's military channel identified the ships being sent as the guided missile frigate Yulin and the minesweeper hunter Chibi. Singapore has sought a balance between rival powers China and the U.S. but remains officially unallied.
China Evergrande debt restructuring incentive to test creditor appetite
Embattled property developer China Evergrande Group will get a signal on Thursday of the level of creditor backing for its offshore debt restructuring proposal, with investors to be given an incentive for early support.
Founder of Taiwan's Foxconn says China won't attack if he's president
The billionaire founder of Taiwan's Foxconn and presidential hopeful Terry Gou said on Thursday China does not want war with the island and would not attack if he become president as he would not declare independence.
Instead of a desperately needed baby boom, China gets a COVID-19 baby bust
Although some researchers stressed that the data to fully gauge the number of lowered birth rates won’t be available for a few months, many population experts are convinced that the pandemic had led to a sizable reduction in children born in 2020.
What’s so funny, Yue Minjun?
“I cannot recall any event that has shaped my political views,” the artist Yue Minjun has said, “but politics is everywhere in Chinese life, like the meal you eat every day.” And what does Yue’s art — among the most recognizable art coming out of China today — say about life and politics?
Beijing Lights: ‘I might become schizophrenic, like my mom’
A new monthly column, syndicated from the China-based literary arts collective Spittoon.
Another Tianjin soccer team on the brink
Professional soccer in disarray in one of China’s biggest cities.
Editor’s note for Monday, February 8, 2021
A note from the editor of today’s The China Project Access newsletter.
Is Wanda selling its AMC memestocks?
Is Wanda planning to offload its AMC shares before the Reddit-driven investment frenzy completely dies down?
Editor’s note for Friday, February 5, 2021
A note from the editor of today’s The China Project Access newsletter.
Kuaishou reaches $159 billion valuation after largest tech IPO since Uber
Chinese short-video giant Kuaishou made a splashy IPO in Hong Kong, reaching a valuation close to its larger competitor, Douyin, the Chinese version of TikTok. Will Douyin’s parent company, ByteDance, follow and also list its short-video product in Hong Kong?
What a John le Carré novel can teach about China
John Le Carré’s Asia-set magnum opus is his 1977 novel “The Honourable Schoolboy.” The book is one of le Carré’s most personal, offering us a number of insights into Asia and China that are key to understanding the trajectory of Western relations with China after World War II.
Deloitte accused of operational and ethical malpractice in China auditing division
A document leaked to the internet claims that there are serious problems at the Beijing office of one of the world’s “Big Four” accounting firms. A Chinese newspaper says Deloitte is just playing by the industry’s unspoken rules.
‘We Were Smart’: China’s controversial subculture tells its story
A decade ago, the “shamate” subculture ran wild in China, defined by young rural migrants sporting eye-catching fashion and colorful hair. A film by Li Yifan looks back at this underclass.
Editor’s note for Thursday, February 4, 2021
A note from the editor of today’s The China Project Access newsletter.
U.K. revokes broadcast license of CGTN after finding it is ‘ultimately controlled by the Chinese Communist Party’
Chinese state news channel CGTN has been taken off the air in the U.K., after British regulator Ofcom found problems with its license ownership.
Foreigners
I was ghosted by my closest friend in China. What did I learn?
Editor’s note for Wednesday, February 3, 2021
A note from the editor of today’s The China Project Access newsletter.
Why are Chinese officials in Africa so active in messaging on Xinjiang?
A new wave of Chinese propaganda, pushing back on claims of genocide and human rights abuses in Xinjiang, is being promoted widely in Africa. Here are a few reasons why Africa might be a focus of this messaging campaign.
How China’s livestream industry is revolutionizing ecommerce
The livestream industry is flourishing in China, with the top hosts gaining celebrity status and earning thousands per day off commissions. But becoming the next livestream star is not as easy as it seems.
What are China’s favorite sports? Is basketball or soccer No. 1?
Explaining how each of China’s four most popular sports achieved its status.
The end of China’s golden age
An Lushan’s rebellion was one of the bloodiest conflicts in world history. He may have envisaged a bright new era when he crowned himself emperor, but his reign was short, and brought an end to China’s golden age.
Editor’s note for Tuesday, February 2, 2021
A note from the editor of today’s The China Project Access newsletter.