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‘Worse than TikTok’: Calls for WeChat to be banned despite cost
Experts described the app as part of Beijing’s mass surveillance network, saying the regime uses it to spy on and influence Chinese communities globally.
China's CCTV slams Western hype of its population decline
Western media reports on China's population being overtaken by India deliberately ignores China's development, using the topic to "bad mouth" it and advocate decoupling, state broadcaster CCTV said on Thursday.
Polymesh Wins Binance as Node Operator on Its Layer 1 Blockchain
The exchange will let POLYX holders stake that token on Binance by the end of this week.
Trade envoy Tai says US not seeking to 'decouple' from China
U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai says Washington is not seeking to decouple the American economy from China's and that U.S. trade sanctions against Beijing are “narrowly targeted.” Tai told reporters in Tokyo that the U.S. government is carrying out regular trade work with China, though she has no immediate plan to visit Beijing. Tai is on her fourth visit to Tokyo since being appointed USTR. The United States is seeking to strengthen and expand economic security cooperation with its Asian allies and partners. It's an issue that has gained urgency amid shortages of computer chips and other goods during the pandemic.
China's wealth management sector reels from 'crisis of confidence'
Retail investors sell in panic after 'risk-free' investments tumble in value
Taiwan Firms Pull Back in China as Investments Elsewhere Surge
Taiwanese companies are cutting their exposure to China just as they ramp up investment in other parts of the world in the latest sign of how growing tensions between the US and China are reshaping global supply chains.
China funds flock to Hong Kong to sate mainland investors
Large China-based fund managers are setting up shop in Hong Kong for the first time, seeking to fill Chinese investors' appetite for U.S. dollar-based products and international exposure after the country reopened its borders.
Hong Kong bishop hopes for closer ties with Beijing diocese
BEIJING (AP) — Hong Kong’s Roman Catholic bishop said in a historic trip to Beijing that he hopes the dioceses of the two cities will have more exchanges and cooperation, local media reported Thursday amid signs of Sino-Vatican strains.
In Depth: BYD Gears Up for Global Electric Car Race
Following 2022 results that thrilled investors, the Chinese EV giant adds more capacity, accelerates its overseas expansion and muscles into the high-profit luxury market
China COVID protesters released after four months' detention - sources
At least two Chinese women who joined historic "white paper" demonstrations in Beijing calling for an end to COVID-19 curbs were released on Wednesday after almost four months in detention, two of their friends told Reuters.
Frontline Workers of CATL Report A Decrease in Workload and Income - Pandaily
Many frontline workers at CATL, a Chinese battery giant, have reported reduced income and no work to do. As a result, some of these workers have opted to resign.
China's CATL Says New Strong Battery May Power Electric Flight
Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Ltd., or CATL, has unveiled its strongest battery to date. The Chinese manufacturer says the new battery could one day be used to power electric aircraft. Dan Murtaugh reports on Bloomberg Television. (Source: Bloomberg)
US needs data reforms to keep military edge over China and Russia, Senate hears
Cybersecurity hearing elicits suggestion of allowing Pentagon to analyse data collected by hardware produced by its contractors.
Bitcoin Hovers Near $29.3K After Binance Sell Order, UK Inflation Data
BTC fell as low as $29,045 earlier Wednesday. ETH dropped below $2,000 for the first time in almost a week.
China aiming for 'global technological supremacy', British cyber chief says
China is aiming for "global technological supremacy" in cyberspace and is using its cyber capabilities to conduct intelligence and surveillance campaigns, Britain's cyber chief said on Wednesday.
Opinion | China’s Lending Practices Are Not a Good Look
China’s stubborn resistance to debt forgiveness for poor countries is hurting its global reputation.
Baidu Inc. (BIDU) Stock Sinks As Market Gains: What You Should Know
In the latest trading session, Baidu Inc. (BIDU) closed at $131.18, marking a -0.27% move from the previous day.
Editor’s note for Monday, November 9, 2020
A note from the editor of today’s The China Project Access newsletter.
Why has China avoided congratulating Biden on his election victory?
Beijing is being careful to avoid angering the Trump administration. Here is the state of play in U.S.-China relations, how Biden might plan to change it, and how Trump could still break a lot of China before his time in the White House ends.
Electric vehicles could comprise almost all new car sales in China by 2035
China’s state planners want the country’s auto industry to go all electric as soon as possible. If their current thinking works out, about half of all passenger cars will be powered by batteries or other non-fossil-fuel technologies within 15 years.
‘The Trump reality show is over’: Chinese social media users react to Biden’s presidential win
While most comments were celebratory, some people soberly reminded others that a peaceful transition of power was unlikely to happen, especially given Trump’s “desperate” attempts to paint the voting process as fraudulent.
Zao Jun: Heaven’s eternally bribed bureaucrat
China’s Kitchen God is that of the hearth in Daoism and Chinese folk culture, smiling benevolently down from his place above the kitchen stove. But his appearance belies his true power.
How COVID-19 has — and hasn’t — changed Chinese students’ plans for international education
In a world upended by the COVID-19 pandemic, Chinese students are rethinking their education choices. And the decisions they made this year are bound to have far-reaching implications not only for universities in foreign countries, but also for higher education in China, where some say systemic reform is long overdue.
China hosts its first major international sports event since COVID outbreak
The International Table Tennis Federation Women’s World Cup is the first significant international sports event that China has hosted since the outbreak of COVID-19.
Editor’s note for Friday, November 6, 2020
A note from the editor of today’s The China Project Access newsletter.
Kuaishou, China’s other TikTok, files for IPO in Hong Kong
TikTok may be in choppy waters in the U.S., but its Chinese version and two major competitors are thriving and hungry for cash to expand.
Iconic Peking duck chain Quanjude reports net loss amid pandemic slump
Serving Beijing’s most recognizable dish at its nationwide locations, the 156-year-old restaurant chain is one of China’s official “time-honored brands” (老字号 lǎozìhào). Quanjude isn’t the only time-honored brand in China having a challenging year.
Chinese university defends ‘homophobic and sexist’ lecture from ‘campus safety expert’
A university in the northwestern province of Liaoning lectured new students about women who smoke, homosexuality, and drugs.
Editor’s note for Thursday, November 5, 2020
A note from the editor of today’s The China Project Access newsletter.
China issues temporary travel bans for six countries as COVID-19 spikes in Europe
Chinese embassies in at least six countries — Belgium, France, the U.K., India, Bangladesh, and the Philippines — have said that non-Chinese citizens are temporarily banned from coming to China.
Nanjing launches chip university in bid to fill China’s semiconductor talent gap
China has opened what may be the world’s first “integrated circuit university” as it seeks to attain silicon chip independence in the face of U.S. efforts to decouple.
Chinese mom shares frustration over storing breast milk. Trolls slam her as ‘selfish’ and ‘gross.’
For something that’s supposed to be a normal and natural part of life, breastfeeding can be a surprisingly contentious topic in China. New moms are expected to feed their infants discreetly, while some people are offended just by the sight of breast pump bags.
China’s New Live-streaming Sales Weapon – Zhibo Daihuo
Mixing elements of entertainment, infomercials, and social media, China’s live-streaming sales stars can drive more than $10 million in sales in just an hour.
China sets its sights on a green horizon
China is increasingly vocal about promoting environmental solutions to climate change. What are some of these “environmental solutions,” and how is the country doing?
Comfort food for the sick: China’s answer to chicken soup
A unique Chinese dish that gives eggs a whole new spin.
Editor’s note for Wednesday, November 4, 2020
A note from the editor of today’s The China Project Access newsletter.