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Lonely Cry for Action as China Locks Up Japanese Citizens on Spy Charges
Hideji Suzuki says Japan failed him during his six years in a Chinese prison. China’s recent arrest of a Japanese citizen is again testing Tokyo’s resolve.
Alibaba, JD Logistics shares retreat as SoftBank reportedly plans to pare stakes
Chinese technology companies held by SoftBank face a threat to their recovery from Beijing’s regulatory crackdown: the Japanese investment firm reportedly plans to trim its substantial portfolio of China assets.
Lack of electric vans opens door for Chinese, other EV makers
Legacy automakers got off to a late start with their commercial electric vans, opening the door for other electric commercial vehicle (ECV) makers to gain a foothold, as the Maxus brand from China's SAIC Motor Corp has done in Europe.
BYD Dolphin Coming To Europe — €30,000 Price Estimate
BYD already sells its vehicles in over 400 cities in 70 countries around the world. BYD’s New Energy Vehicle (NEV) sales in 2022 surpassed 1.85 million units, and this year BYD is hoping to sell over 3 million of these plug-in hybrid and full battery-electric vehicles. The optimistic target for BYD is closer to 3.6 […]
China Mask Mandate Lifted for Public Transport, Offices, Schools
People will still be required to wear masks in hospitals, nursing homes and in cases of future outbreaks, according to a government statement
Indonesia sovereign fund steps up EV plans with China's CATL
INA preparing pipeline of Nusantara projects, chief investment officer says
Macron Stands by Comments on Taiwan, but Says France Backs Status Quo
An earlier suggestion by the French president that the security of Taiwan was not Europe’s immediate concern had drawn sharp criticism from some Western allies and commentators.
Masayoshi Son's SoftBank to Sell Majority of Stake in Alibaba (BABA)
SoftBank Group Corp. is moving to sell the majority of its stake in Chinese internet giant Alibaba Group Holding Ltd., the Financial Times reported, the latest sign of long-time China investors lowering their exposure there.
Alibaba shares tumble after SoftBank reportedly sells most of its stake
Alibaba shares dropped nearly 3% after a Financial Times report indicated that SoftBank sold roughly $7.2 billion worth of shares.
China records world's first human death from H3N8 bird flu, WHO says
A Chinese woman has become the first person to die from a type of bird flu that is rare in humans, the World Health Organisation (WHO) said, but the strain does not appear to spread between people.
Analysis: Why Xi Jinping did not meet Taiwan's ex-president
Ma Ying-jeou's usefulness for Beijing likely on the decline
What's Going On With Alibaba Shares - Alibaba Group Holding (NYSE:BABA)
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd - ADR (NYSE: BABA) shares are trading lower by 5.03% to $94.74 Wednesday afternoon after Chinese regulators proposed rules overseeing AI technology. What Happened?
Hyundai and Kia Want a Podium Finish in the EV Race, With Tesla and BYD
On Tuesday, Hyundai Motor (ticker: 005380.Korea) announced a goal to become the No. 3 maker of electric vehicles globally by the end of the decade. Hyundai is including sales from its group of companies, such as Kia (000270.Korea) and Genesis EV models. It’s another sign that the entire auto industry is going all-in on EVs.
China Seeks to Write Its Own History of Battle With Covid-19
The Beijing government is withholding data and censoring debate as it promotes a narrative of triumph as to how it handled the virus.
‘My Prince Edward’ questions marriage and freedom in modern Hong Kong
Set in the working-class area of Prince Edward in Hong Kong, “My Prince Edward” tackles marriage, freedom, and the city’s spiraling rent. The movie is quiet and ambiguous, with themes we aren’t typically asked to ponder in romantic dramas.
Editor’s note for Thursday, September 10, 2020
A note from the editor of today’s The China Project Access newsletter.
U.S. kicks out 1,000 Chinese students for alleged ties to ‘military-civil fusion’
The Trump administration says that it has cancelled more than 1,000 visas of Chinese students since a May 29 proclamation that put graduate students connected to China’s “military-civil fusion” in the crosshairs.
Tesla and GM dominate electric car sales in China
Despite tensions with the U.S., American car companies continue to do well in China, and are dominating sales of new energy vehicles.
Street-style snack: Chinese tea eggs
A flavorful, fragrant twist on hard boiled eggs.
Editor’s note for Wednesday, September 9, 2020
A note from the editor of today’s The China Project Access newsletter.
Human rights groups protest Beijing 2022 Olympics over oppression of Uyghurs and Hongkongers
Criticism of China’s Xinjiang policies and overall human rights record is getting louder. This might not change anything in China, but don’t discount the possibility that the U.S. and its allies could boycott the Beijing 2022 Olympics.
Beijing accuses Canberra of ‘barbaric’ treatment of Chinese citizens
Tensions between China and Australia have escalated again after Beijing revealed that Chinese citizens were targeted in an investigation into influence operations.
Chinese food delivery giants vow to treat workers better after brutal exposé of inhumane working conditions
An exposé published on September 8 details the exploitative and dehumanizing working conditions faced by Chinese delivery workers on a day-to-day basis. Today Meituan and Ele.me — the top two food delivery services in the country — have responded with open letters to the public, vowing to make significant changes in how they assess employees’ performance and to treat them with more respect.
Lord Macartney, China, and the convenient lies of history
In popular understanding, the Qianlong Emperor’s rejection of Lord Macartney and King George III was an act of hubris, a failure to recognize the military might of Britain and the West, the last prideful act of a waning empire before a “century of humiliation.” But what if our understanding is all wrong?
Editor’s note for Tuesday, September 8, 2020
A note from the editor of today’s The China Project Access newsletter.
Shots fired on India-China border
Despite tensions flaring occasionally on the Sino-Indian border, no firearms have been used since 1975. That changed this week. Both sides blame each other for firing the first shot.
Australian journalists flee China after diplomatic standoff
As Australia’s relationship with China reached new lows, Bill Birtles of the Australian ABC and Michael Smith of the Australian Financial Review both sought to leave the country. For five days, China blocked their exit, leading to tense diplomatic negotiations.
China aims to make marriage registration more ‘solemn’ and ‘formal’
In its latest attempt to impose a moral view on marriage and family values, China has released a host of new guidance on how to improve marriage registration for Chinese couples, primarily by making the issue of marriage certificates more “solemn” and “memorable.”
Q&A: Janet Yang on Asian representation in Hollywood and how COVID-19 will change the future of film
Janet Yang is an award-winning Hollywood producer with deep roots in China. As one of the executive producers of the 1993 movie “The Joy Luck Club,” which was the first mainstream American movie featuring an all-Asian cast, Yang has distinguished herself by advocating for Asian representation in Hollywood, as well as serving as a link to connect Chinese and American filmmakers.
Guan Daosheng, the woman who conquered Yuan art
Guan Daosheng bent several norms of ancient China. She was a legendary artist specializing in masculine subjects, collected by emperors and revered by a Confucian society which usually confined women to the family courtyard and ranked them beneath their husbands.
Shenzhen FC striker John Mary alleges racial abuse
The Cameroonian center-forward received a red card after shouting abuse in Chinese back at the opponent’s bench.
Editor’s note for Friday, September 4, 2020
A note from the editor of today’s The China Project Access newsletter.
Xi takes aim at Pompeo, with the ‘five never allows’
Chinese leader Xi Jinping appeared to directly respond to U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo’s insistence that “freedom-loving” Chinese people are “completely distinct” from the Communist Party. This distinction is one of five things the Chinese people will “never allow,” Xi said.
The next target for TikTok’s parent company: Payments
ByteDance, the company behind TikTok and Douyin, has acquired a company with a license from the central bank to offer digital payments. Tencent and Alibaba dominate online financial services in China: Can an ambitious upstart capture market share?
