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New Huawei Handset Selling Fast in China as Chip Speculation Swirls
Demand for the Mate 60 Pro surges amid speculation the tech giant has developed a 5G system chip, overcoming U.S. sanctions
When It Comes to China, Pope Francis Keeps Criticism in Check
Francis called relations with Beijing “very respectful,” though few clergy or Catholics from China went to see him during a visit to Mongolia, seemingly fearing reprisals.
Japan announces emergency relief for seafood exporters hit by China's ban over Fukushima water
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has announced a $141 million emergency fund to help exporters hit by a ban on Japanese seafood imposed by China in response to the release of treated radioactive wastewater from the damaged Fukushima nuclear power plant.
Mainland Chinese companies ‘eye Hong Kong as launch pad’ for overseas expansion
Hong Kong Trade Development Council survey finds 62.1 per cent of mainland companies looking to expand abroad would use city-based services to support move.
Will belt and road, Asean trade be China’s silver lining amid US de-risking?
China has stepped up diversification efforts, with countries involved in its Belt and Road Initiative becoming more important export locations amid Western calls to de-risk supply chains.
China's Xi will skip G20 summit in India during a period of soured bilateral relations
Chinese President Xi Jinping is apparently skipping this week's Group of 20 summit in India as bilateral relations remain icy.
Pope insists Vatican-China relations are on track but says more work is needed
Pope Francis is insisting that the Vatican's relations with China are going well despite setbacks but says more work is needed to show Beijing that the Catholic Church isn’t beholden to any foreign power.
Seoul's spy agency says Russia has likely proposed North Korea to join three-way drills with China
Russia has likely proposed that North Korea participate in three-way naval exercises with China, according to a lawmaker who attended a closed-door briefing with the director of South Korea’s top spy agency.
Xi Jinping’s G20 pass more about regional relations, not US tensions: experts
Foreign ministry did not cite a reason for Premier Li Qiang standing in for the Chinese president at this weekend’s summit.
Exclusive: Meet the shadow agents searching the world in China’s talent war
As part of Beijing’s self-reliance push, talent agencies are keeping out of the spotlight in search for scientists.
Cover Story: Are Chinese Solar Giants Flying Too Close to the Sun?
Ballooning excess capacity, which already outstrips demand, could force out many Chinese solar companies in coming years amid tumbling global prices
Chinese retailers speed up closings as online shopping takes hold
Consumers sticking to habit acquired in pandemic lockdowns
Mystery around China’s new tech body a sign of secrecy to come: analysts
Party commission to take over planning and policy for sensitive sectors, possibly as a result of US rivalry, espionage fears and military links.
China planning ‘innovative’ export controls as tensions with US persist
A meeting held by the Ministry of Commerce heard that the world’s second biggest economy must respond to a ‘severe and complex’ situation.
Will India risk alienation from Brics over US tilt, bid to dilute China’s clout?
India is trying to create a subgroup within Brics to wane China’s influence in the bloc, but its US tilt means it has yet to take a “clear position on either side”.
How China became the dominant force in world chess – with help from Asia
China has not become the global No 1 in chess by accident. It’s taken dedication, decades of planning, and help from neighbours. Its meaning extends beyond the sport, a leading figure in chess says.
China does not feel like an economy in crisis
Amid talk of high youth unemployment, trains, cinemas and concerts are full
As Taiwan's government races to counter China, most people aren't worried about war
Taiwan’s government is racing to counter China, buying nearly $19 billion in military equipment from the United States, and extending military conscription for men to a year starting in 2024.
China goes head-to-head with Biden in the South Pacific
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi announced plans to visit eight Pacific Island nations this week, matching — or perhaps greatly outdoing — Biden’s recently unveiled economic and security plans for the region.
Editor’s Note for Monday, May 23, 2022
A note for Access newsletter readers from Jeremy Goldkorn.
Biden spells out U.S. policy on Taiwan and the Indo-Pacific, but where are the teeth?
Joe Biden has said the U.S. would intervene militarily if China invaded Taiwan. He also unveiled a new economic initiative in the Indo-Pacific.
Stop thief! — Editor’s Note for Friday, May 20, 2022
A note for Weekly newsletter readers from Jeremy Goldkorn.
Editor’s note for Thursday, May 19, 2022
A note for Access newsletter readers from Jeremy Goldkorn.
After Shanghai lockdowns, U.S. hospitals don’t have enough of a dye used for cancer and stroke scans
China’s COVID-choked supply chains are hitting U.S. hospitals. The latest product that can’t be shipped is a dye used daily in scans for cancer, strokes, and heart conditions.
Editor’s Note for Tuesday, May 17, 2022
A note for Access newsletter readers from Jeremy Goldkorn.
Beijing softens its tone on tech, but that doesn’t mean an end to the crackdown
Government officials pledged to support the “healthy development” of the digital economy, but Big Tech may not be out of the woods just yet.
Failed suicide bombing in Pakistan sends more chills down Beijing’s spine
A foiled suicide bombing against Chinese nationals in Pakistan is yet another attack that rattled Beijing, but will probably also strengthen its resolve.
COVID can’t seem to touch China’s beer industry
China’s beer industry seems to be taking COVID in its stride, and producers are investing heavily in high-end products that are increasingly in demand in China.
China restricts overseas travel, ostensibly to keep COVID at bay
China’s top immigration authority has announced stricter curbs on “non-essential” international travel by citizens.
Fertilizer prices are going through the roof
War and pestilence are constricting the world’s supply of fertilizers, making profits for Chinese companies but threatening tough times ahead.
Hong Kong police arrest 90-year-old religious leader and 74-year-old barrister for threatening ‘national security’
Being a nonagenarian spiritual leader won’t stop Hong Kong’s cops from arresting you if they deem you a threat to government rule. Today the territory’s police nabbed a retired bishop, a former barrister and politician, a pop star, and a retired academic.
Can China’s cement industry be cleaned up?
China produces almost 60% of the world’s cement and accounts for most of the colossal carbon footprint of the industry. Plans and new technology are afoot to clean up cement, but it might prove to be largely impossible.
Taiwanese activist released after serving five years in Chinese prison for “subversion”
Lee Ming-che, a rights activist in Taiwan, disappeared on a visit to China in 2017 and was later charged with “subversion of state power.” He is back in Taiwan and just gave his first public comments on his ordeal.
Car sales tanked last month, but CATL and BYD can’t get enough lithium
CATL and BYD are dominant players in China’s electric vehicle and battery industries, but their success depends on careful supply chain management and continued access to lithium, most of which does not come from China.
China’s pharma companies are spending big on R&D, but global success remains elusive
Ambitious Chinese healthcare companies are using artificial intelligence and genetic science to develop new drugs. But there is no shortcut to the market when it comes to innovative medicines.
Editor’s Note for Thursday, May 5, 2022
A note for Access newsletter readers from Jeremy Goldkorn.
Hikvision and JD.com are in America’s crosshairs
The U.S. may sanction Chinese surveillance companies for human rights reasons, and delist Chinese tech companies from American stock markets for lack of auditing transparency.
Chinese supermarkets, airlines, and hotels are COVID victims, but ecommerce companies are raking it in
Supermarkets, airlines, hotels, movie theaters, and other businesses dependent on physical human traffic are suffering under China’s COVID-19 lockdowns, but ecommerce companies are raking it in.
