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China Internet Giant Alibaba Emerging From Deep Freeze As Restrictions Ease
Alibaba got good news that China might reduce a $1 billion fine on the company's fintech arm, Ant Group. BABA stock rose then fell.
Lawmakers Look for Tough Implementation of Forced Labor Law Targeting China
U.S. lawmakers scrutinized possible loopholes in an anti-forced labor law blocking many imports from China’s Xinjiang region, expressing bipartisan support for cracking down on companies with supply chains stemming from the region.
Horizon Robotics and BYD Announce Cooperation on BYD's BEV Perception Solution Powered by Journey 5 Computing Solution at Shanghai Auto Show 2023
/PRNewswire/ -- Horizon Robotics, a leading provider of energy-efficient computing solutions for advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) for consumer...
Chery Omoda 5 EV: electric SUV makes Auto Shanghai 2023 show debut, launching in Malaysia by year end - paultan.org
The Chery Omoda 5 EV is taking centrestage at the carmaker’s Auto Shanghai 2023 booth. The electric version of the Omoda 5 SUV appears to be in final production form although concrete details are lacking. […]
Protester breaks silence on China's crackdown on COVID demonstrators
Dazed and terrified, Yicheng Huang narrowly managed to escape being detained by police in Shanghai while attending historic protests calling for an end to China's COVID-19 curbs that spread across numerous cities last November.
China seeking Dutch space technology -military intelligence agency
China is seeking to acquire equipment and knowledge in the Dutch space sector, sometimes in circumvention of export restrictions, the Netherlands' military intelligence agency said on Wednesday.
Xi calls for upgrade to China-Gabon ties in talks with ‘old friend’ Bongo
The Gabonese president is in Beijing seeking support for a development plan that will reduce his country’s oil dependence.
Forget Macron, Europe and the U.S. See Eye-to-Eye on China’s Threat
Europe has erected a series of defenses against China in recent years, adopting a “derisking” strategy that looks similar to the U.S.’s stance.
Solar Tariffs Up to 254% Risk Return in US Congress Anti-China Push
Momentum is building in Congress over an effort to re-instate debilitating solar tariffs on US imports of panels from Southeast Asia, raising alarm from renewable developers.
UK warns China against intimidating foreign nationals on British soil
Britain said on Wednesday that any intimidation on British soil of foreign nationals by China or other states was unacceptable and that it was investigating the matter, responding to a media report about a so-called secret Chinese police station.
EU demands ‘immediate’ release of two Chinese activists arrested in Beijing
Pair were due to meet visiting EU officials at the bloc’s embassy in the capital; three other lawyers were also detained.
Hong Kong Eyes Capital-Hungry Tech Startups, But Risks Welcoming Investment Duds - Alibaba Group Holding (NYSE:BABA)
Key Takeaways: Hong Kong’s new listing rules for “specialist technology companies” allow startups without any revenue to list if they meet a minimum market capitalization requirement
China’s ‘unicorn’ stampede has slowed as billion-dollar valuations soar in US
TikTok parent ByteDance remains the world’s most valuable unicorn, topping Elon Musk’s SpaceX in the second spot, but China appears to have lost the edge it held before the pandemic.
Freshippo Alibaba’s Grocery Arm Gears Up for Hong Kong IPO
Freshippo, the Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. grocery chain known for selling cooked lobsters and grouper freshly chosen from fish-tanks in the store, has started preparations for a Hong Kong initial public offering, people familiar with the matter said.
Germany's foreign minister: Parts of China trip 'more than shocking'
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock on Wednesday described parts of her recent trip to China as "more than shocking" and said Beijing was increasingly becoming a systemic rival more than a trade partner and competitor.
India's population to overtake China, with 2.9 mln more people by mid-2023, UN estimates
India is poised to overtake China as the world's most populous nation, with almost 3 million more people than its neighbour by the middle of this year, data released on Wednesday by the United Nations showed.
36Kr Launches New Automotive Content Matrix to Focus on the Evolving Landscape of the Automotive Industry - 36KR Holdings (NASDAQ:KRKR)
BEIJING, April 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- 36Kr Holdings Inc. ("36Kr" or the "Company") (NASDAQ:KRKR), a prominent brand and pioneering platform dedicated to serving New Economy participants in China, today
US cannot use Philippines to store arms meant for defending Taiwan, Manila says
Washington has access to nine sites near the Taiwan Strait and the disputed South China Sea under a defence pact with Manila. China has sharply criticised the military deal.
Trump administration approves Taiwan purchase of $600 million in armed drones
The Trump administration has approved over $4 billion in Taiwan arms sales in the two weeks up to and including the U.S. election day. However, the outcome of the election is not expected to change the trend of strengthening ties with Taiwan.
Chinese Americans in New York vote, and brace for ‘long, drawn-out battle’ of election results
The China Project contributor Zijia Song visited polling locations in Chinatowns across New York City and followed up with voters for their thoughts about the election. This is what she found.
Public opinion on Jack Ma swings wildly after China calls off Ant Group’s IPO
The domestic reputation of Jack Ma — the Chinese billionaire and co-founder of tech giant Alibaba — has taken a precipitous tumble after China suspended the blockbuster listing of Ant Group, a financial technology company affiliated with Alibaba.
Amid U.S.-China conflict, can Latin America find its way?
Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) countries have found themselves caught in the middle of the U.S.-China trade war, with no unified strategy as to how to move forward.
‘The atmosphere has become abnormal’: Han Chinese views from Xinjiang
Around 9.5 million Han Chinese live in Xinjiang, making up about 40% of the region’s population. How do they view Beijing’s policies of surveillance and Uyghur reeducation?
Editor’s note for Tuesday, November 3, 2020
A note from the editor of today’s The China Project Access newsletter.
Ant Group IPO suspended after Jack Ma criticizes regulators
The Shanghai Stock Exchange postponed the massive IPO of Ant Group, a few days after its majority controller, Jack Ma, criticized China’s state-dominated banking system. The exact reasons for the suspension are not yet clear.
The growing cloud of China in Antarctica
Despite warnings from scientists that climate change and human activity around Antarctica will disrupt the region’s ecosystem, countries have been slow to take action to extend protections in the area. On October 30, a coalition of countries failed — for the ninth time — to approve three proposed “marine protected area” designations in Antarctica, owing largely to China’s reluctance.
‘Asian people have American values’: The meaning of Trump’s Chinese-American support
Who are the Chinese Americans voting for Trump? They are successful entrepreneurs, devout Christians, proud Americans, vocal politicians — and an enigma to unpack.
Electoral politics and a call for change — in China, circa 1911
Lin Zongsu first arrived on the public scene in 1903, arguing for the overthrow of the Qing — and, crucially, for women to actively participate in the formation of the government that would follow. Her efforts should inspire us.
Editor’s note for Monday, November 2, 2020
A note from the editor of today’s The China Project Access newsletter.
Beijing continues to punish Australia, hobble WHO to prevent independent COVID-19 investigation
China is heightening its barriers to Australian imports in a pressure campaign that began in April, after Australia started to call for an inquiry into the origins of COVID-19. Meanwhile, Beijing is working to limit the independence of an expected WHO-led team.
Chinese college comes under fire for rejecting student over visual disability
Despite notable progress in recent years, students with disabilities still face many obstacles in their pursuit of higher education.
The face that ended a dynasty? The imperial concubine Yang Guifei
Classic femme fatale, or a figure of doomed love? A decadent diva who sowed the seeds of the Tang’s downfall, or a woman whose tragic death deserves celebration?
League of Legends World Championship concludes in Shanghai
A crowd of 6,000 in Shanghai watched the finals of the event known as “Worlds” — the League of Legends World Championship — a sign of the remarkable strides esports has made in China.
Editor’s note for Friday, October 30, 2020
A note from the editor of today’s The China Project Access newsletter.
China’s invasive surveillance state is not yet a panopticon
The Chinese government possesses “the most agile, invasive, and omnipresent surveillance capabilities in the world,” a ChinaFile analysis of over 76,000 documents has found. But the systems are not yet all-seeing, nor are they fully integrated across the country.
How China’s would-be silicon savior became a debt-ridden disappointment
China wants to reduce its dependency on U.S., Taiwanese, and European suppliers for its semiconductor industry, but some of the planned investment is being wasted.
Couriers quit before China’s ecommerce shopping festival, demanding better pay and work conditions
Some of the workers who deliver packages for China’s booming ecommerce industry aren’t going to take it anymore, and are not showing up at work.
