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‘Pain could be too much’: China’s regional banks facing US$300 billion shortfall
Regional banks could suffer a capital shortfall of 2.2 trillion yuan (US$301 billion) from China’s local government debt crisis, according to S&P Global Ratings.
The Chinese Burger Startups Vying to Take a Bite Out of KFC
Armed with beefy venture capital investments, Chinese fast-food brands are winning over consumers with a combination of aggressive price cuts and patriotic marketing tactics.
China state-owned companies buy back shares
Move to boost investor confidence comes after government efforts fell flat
China formally arrests Astellas employee suspected of spying, Japan urges release
China has formally arrested a Japanese businessman who was detained in March on suspicion of espionage, the Japanese government said on Thursday, calling on Beijing to release its national to avoid the issue becoming another thorn in relations.
Belt and Road Forum shows China recalibrating after 10 years
Smaller projects, tech prowess appeal to Global South as Europe grows wary
Country Garden sells down a barely started Australia project
Four years after Chinese property giant Country Garden launched a A$2 billion ($1.27 billion) development of 3,600 homes an hour's drive southwest of Sydney, the outer suburban site remains a sparse field with fewer than 50 houses under construction.
China formally arrests Japanese man for alleged espionage
Employee of drugmaker Astellas detained since March; Tokyo requests his release
Xi could strike a real blow to military corruption if he wanted to
China defense minister's disappearance may be as much about politics as malfeasance
China ramps up yuan internationalisation under Belt and Road Initiative
China is using loans agreed through its Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) to promote the yuan internationally, having already boosted the yuan's share of global payments to record levels.
Hong Kong, Beijing pledge 15 billion yuan for belt and road investment platform
Hong Kong Monetary Authority and Silk Road Fund sign agreement to create BNR HK Flagship Impact Fund at high-level belt and road forum in Beijing.
China condemns ‘heinous attack’ on Gaza hospital at UN Security Council
Chinese ambassador Zhang Jun denounces ‘indiscriminate use of force’ and urges Israel to meet obligations under international humanitarian law.
China seeking quick end to Israel-Hamas conflict - Xi
China wants the Israel-Hamas war to be stopped as soon as possible, President Xi Jingping was quoted by Chinese state media as saying on Thursday, adding Beijing was willing to work with Arab governments for a lasting solution to the conflict.
A Financial Crisis in China Is No Longer Unthinkable
Extensive fiscal and financial imbalances have taken China, its leadership and the world into uncharted territory.
Appetite for soya hinders China’s self-sufficiency drive
Political will confronts geographical reality as Beijing tries to rely less on foreign farmers
Energy Insider: Solar Leads Belt and Road’s Green Growth, Heavy Industries Required to Report Emissions
China’s energy roadmap for Inner Mongolia, Beijing orders gas companies to ensure supply ahead of winter
Nebraska governor faces backlash for comments on investigative reporter's Chinese nationality
Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen is facing backlash after comments he made about the Chinese nationality of a reporter whose story cited environmental concerns at farms owned by the governor.
How a ‘Brain Pacemaker’ Can Help Treat Depression
After 16 years of battling “demons,” one patient says he has been given a second chance at life by a brain-computer interface developed in Shanghai.
Baijiu meets coffee: Moutai’s ice-cream stores now offer spirit-infused java
Although Moutai has for years been viewed as a status of wealth and power in China, it has struggled to broaden its customer base beyond middle-aged male drinkers. Enter baijiu-infused coffee.
Editor’s note for June 14, 2023
A note for Access newsletter readers from Jeremy Goldkorn.
Honduran president in Beijing cements official ties
Xiomara Castro is the first Honduran president to pay a state visit to China, after her country switched official recognition from Taipei to Beijing.
China’s increasing influence in Myanmar’s civil war
Analysts warn that Beijing is gaining leverage in Myanmar, backing the junta and no longer actively urging the regime to return the country to its democratic transition. This doesn’t come without risks, however.
Breaching the Yellow River and the horrors of war
Yellow River flooding has killed and displaced millions over the centuries. But in June 1938, the river’s levees were intentionally breached, leaving half a million civilians dead — another reminder of the impossible choices that defined much of World War II.
Editor’s note for June 13, 2023
A note for Access newsletter readers from Jeremy Goldkorn.
The N64-inspired art of Gao Hang
In a painting series sarcastically titled “21st Century Realism,” Houston-based Chinese artist Gao Hang reflects on our infotech era and how the fast-paced spread of information affects our social and consumer lives.
China’s Phoenix EV battery promises an eight-minute charge for a 600-mile drive
Many of China’s upcoming new EV batteries are named after mythical beasts, and some of them have already entered the reality of mass production.
The battle between China and Taiwan for the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere
Haiti recognizes Taiwan as China’s rightful government, and has done so since 1956. Its alliance with Taiwan — one of just 13 sovereign states that maintain official diplomatic relations with Taipei instead of Beijing — makes it a pawn in a much-larger political game.
BBC exposé about Japanese subway groping provokes discussion in China, then censorship
A recent BBC documentary briefly dominated Chinese social media — but then censors sprang into action, with state media weighing in.
China’s brand nationalism is actually working for foreign brands, too
As guochao has evolved, so have the China strategies of foreign luxury brands.
Lionel Messi gets overwhelming welcome in China for match on Xi’s birthday
The Argentinian soccer superstar was greeted with roaring adulation when he touched down in Beijing on Saturday. Messi and his national team will play a friendly match against Australia on Xi Jinping’s 70th birthday.
‘A Rashomon affair’ — Phrase of the Week
A food safety scandal shows the truth is important but elusive.
Editor’s note for June 9, 2023
A note for Access newsletter readers from Jeremy Goldkorn.
‘Either way, it’s going to be Xi’s China’ — Q&A with Chun Han Wong
A conversation with Chun Han Wong, author of the new book “Party of One: The Rise of Xi Jinping and China’s Superpower Future,” about life, business, and journalism in Xi’s China.
The Chairman
Xi Jinping receives Mao-style adulation in the media and he is unquestionably the boss of everything in China. But there’s still one honor that eludes him.
PetroChina executive’s affair produces an unexpected fashion hit
A scandalous dress has become such a fashion sensation that state-run media had to urge avid gossip consumers not to be distracted.
