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China Approves Spy Law as Xi Focuses on National Security
China has passed new counter-espionage legislation expanding the list of activities that can be considered spying, as President Xi Jinping prioritizes national security concerns amid a strategic struggle with the US.
US firms in China are more worried about bilateral tensions: AmCham survey
AmCham China poll finds a sharp increase in negative sentiment regarding the impact of souring relations between the world’s two largest economies, but the overall outlook on China’s economy is improving.
China detains Taiwan-based publisher on national security grounds
Confirmation follows formal arrest of Taiwanese independence activist
Alibaba Cloud Announces the Largest Price Reduction in Its History - Pandaily
On April 26th, Alibaba Cloud announced the largest price reduction in history. The prices of core products have been reduced by 15% to 50%, and the highest discount for storage products is up to 50%.
US-China decoupling ‘not a practicable goal’, trade chief Katherine Tai says
The remarks by Trade Representative Katherine Tai follow similar comments by others, including Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, warning that decoupling of the two superpowers would be ‘disastrous’.
U.S., Philippines sink ship in war drills near China-claimed sea
Allies hold largest-ever military exercises as tensions with Beijing simmer
BYD Revises Seagull Hatchback Pricing as China War Intensifies
BYD Co. set the starting price of its new electric hatchback about 6% lower than initially indicated, as competition for increasingly discerning customers in China shows no sign of abating.
China Detains Taiwan-Based Publisher in National Security Investigation
Li Yanhe’s publishing company put out books that often cast a critical eye on China’s ruling Communist Party. He disappeared while on a trip to China.
Chinese Tourists Remain Wary of Traveling Overseas, Slowing Global Recovery
Fear for safety outside China and the region continues to drive uncertainty when booking trips, slowing a global travel recovery
Companies unnerved by China detentions, says U.S. business group
American Chamber head Michael Hart notes it still rare for expatriates to be held
Taiwan drills to focus on piercing blockade, get 'Five Eyes' intelligence link
Taiwan's annual military drills this year take into account China's recent war games and focus on breaking a blockade, the defence ministry said on Wednesday, as a senior security official said Taiwan now had a "Five Eyes" intelligence link.
Beijing confirms investigation of Taiwan-based publisher Li Yanhe
Mainland Affairs Council minister says Beijing ‘now has long-arm jurisdiction over Taiwan, which obviously shows intimidation and suppression’.
US tech war on China an example of superpower shamelessness
Readers discuss what the battle for semiconductor supremacy says about superpower behaviour, and the British prime minister’s focus on maths education.
Xi and Zelensky Speak in First Known Contact Since Russia’s Invasion
Ukraine’s president, Volodymyr Zelensky, had long requested a call with China’s leader, Xi Jinping. Beijing has not criticized the invasion by Moscow, its close partner. Here is what we’re covering:
US, Filipino forces show firepower at sea amid China tension
American and Filipino forces sank a ship with a barrage of high-precision rockets, airstrikes and artillery in their largest war drills in Philippine waters facing the disputed South China Sea which are likely antagonize China. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. watched the American show of firepower from a tower in northwestern Zambales province. It’s the latest indication of his strong backing of his country’s treaty alliance with the U.S. His order for the Philippine military to shift its focus to external defense amid China’s aggressive actions in the South China Sea is in sync with the Biden administration’s aim of reinforcing an arc of Indo-Pacific alliances to better counter China.
China's Xi must avoid another policy-induced recession
Zero-COVID pain fading, but hard-line foreign policy threatens growth
In Depth: Tencent, ByteDance Gut Metaverse Units in Virtual Reality Check
They said it was the future of the internet – but for staff at China’s internet majors it’s been a case of last in, first to leave
Editor’s note for Friday, January 15, 2021
A note from the editor of today’s The China Project Access newsletter.
One year after the U.S.-China trade deal, high tariffs remain and American jobs suffer
Nearly a quarter million American jobs have been lost because of increased U.S.-China tariffs under the Trump administration, according to a new study by Oxford Economics. The trade deal a year ago kept almost all these tariffs in place.
Tech companies prepare for jumbo IPO season in Hong Kong and Shanghai
Chinese tech companies are raring to go in 2021, with two companies aiming to IPO, and five planning secondary listings in China.
Huawei heiress Annabel Yao makes a grandiose foray into showbiz. Haters have a lot to say
Her debut was a fashion shoot for Harper’s Bazaar China, a music video, and a 17-minute documentary that features her “artistic journey” as a “rule-breaker princess.”
The hidden environmental cost of online shopping in China
Internet shopping has revolutionized the Chinese economy, but young consumers want sustainability.
‘Flowers of Shanghai’: Hou Hsiao-Hsien’s dreamy reconstruction of late-Qing decadence
Hou Hsiao-hsien’s 1998 film “Flowers of Shanghai,” which follows the lives of courtesans from four different Qing-era “flower houses,” has just been rereleased in a 4k restoration.
The China Project 2021 Red Paper
SupChina’s guide to the critical issues in China news for 2021. You can’t understand the world without understanding China, and you can’t understand China today without knowledge of these critical issues.
Editor’s note for Thursday, January 14, 2021
A note from the editor of today’s The China Project Access newsletter.
U.S. sanctions on CNOOC and Xiaomi, and other moves
The United States Defense and Commerce departments both released blacklists of Chinese entities today as the Trump administration uses its last week in power to implement tough China policies.
Shanghai lawyer proposes cooling-off period for marriage. Most people seem to love the idea
In some ways, the proposal of a pre-marriage “cooling-off” period shares elements with the controversial one for divorcing couples, but it serves the exact opposite purpose — to encourage couples to identify and address potential issues that may put their future marriage at risk.
Who owns the right to make kimchi?
Kimchi — a spicy, pungent side dish made of pickled and fermented vegetables — has once again become a flashpoint in a cultural conflict between China and South Korea that has been building for years.
Pompeo’s 11th-hour announcement and the future of U.S.-Taiwan engagement
Is the outgoing Trump administration simply trying to complicate things for the president-elect?
Life amid Lockdown 2.0 in Shijiazhuang
Shijiazhuang is currently dealing with the largest outbreak of COVID-19 in China in months, with more than 300 cases. Government officials have instituted strict lockdown measures, with the promise that Hebei, its province, would be “the moat to safeguard the political security of Beijing.” What is it like living in Shijiazhuang during this time?
Editor’s note for Wednesday, January 13, 2021
A note from the editor of today’s The China Project Access newsletter.
What if China’s COVID-19 vaccines are the least effective?
CoronaVac, a vaccine by Sinovac Biotech, may only be a little more than 50% effective in preventing COVID-19, according to clinical trial results in Brazil. While this clears the threshold for regulatory approval, it is a disappointing result for countries that already bought tens of millions of doses of the product.
Restaurant chain Xibei promises no price hike after former executive insults low-income customers
In April, when restaurants in China were given permission to reopen, Xibei rolled out price increases for a slew of menu items. The company later reversed the price hikes after a wave of customer anger.
The Black roots of Chinese pop music
From Louis Armstrong to Buck Clayton to Li Jinhui: The surprising connection between early American jazz and present-day Chinese pop.
‘Bombard the headquarters’
Echoes of Maoism in the storming of Capitol Hill.
Tough moves to be rolled out against Hong Kong dissenters
As Hong Kong police comb through the digital devices of activists and pro-democracy politicians arrested in a sweep last week, government sources tell Reuters to expect more harsh action.
Editor’s note for Monday, January 11, 2021
A note from the editor of today’s The China Project Access newsletter.