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Binance GBP Funding On-/Off-Ramp to Be Suspended in May
The exchange was notified by its fiat partner that it will no longer provide British pound deposit and withdrawal services.
China Visas Issued to Foreigners Again Starting March 15 After Covid Zero
China will resume issuing visas to tourists and other foreigners, a significant step in the country’s move to rejoin the world and leave its stringent Covid restrictions behind.
China tightens grip on emerging tech, spooking foreign investors
Communist party extends reach to innovative manufacturers amid U.S. sanctions
Silicon Valley Bank Collapse Might Have Limited Impact On Asia, But Confidence Seems Shaken - BeiGene (NASDAQ:BGNE), Zai Lab (NASDAQ:ZLAB)
Some Asian firms have disclosed cash deposits at troubled U.S. lender Silicon Valley Bank (NASDAQ: SIVB), known for its deep ties with the healthcare and tech sector. Most emphasized that the amounts were immaterial to their operations.
British Prime Minister Says China Presents ‘Epoch-Defining’ Challenge
Britain committed an extra $6 billion to military spending, as U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak traveled to San Diego for a defense summit with the U.S. and Australia.
Coinbase Officially Suspends Binance USD Stablecoin Trading
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong previously said the decision was made due to liquidity concerns.
Pentagon Refocuses Spending on Weapons to Deter China
The Pentagon unveiled plans to boost spending on munitions to deter China and backfill supplies sent to Ukraine, though contractors are struggling to hire staff to match extra demand.
Exclusive: UK approves increased submarine-related exports to Taiwan, risking angering China
Britain approved a sharp increase in exports of submarine parts and technology last year to Taiwan as it upgrades its naval forces, a move that could impact British ties with China.
Li Qiang launches drive for confidence in China’s private economy
Li pledges support for entrepreneurs and says the country will open further to foreign players.
Octopus Electric Vehicles To Buy 5,000 Vehicles From BYD In UK
BYD and Octopus Electric Vehicles have announced the signing of an MOU to purchase 5,000 electric vehicles from BYD for UK customers over the next 3 years.
Asian Startups’ Confidence in U.S. Banking Wanes After SVB Panic
The bank’s failure reverberated through startups and venture-capital firms from China to Singapore and India.
Zai Lab Sees Profits On The Horizon As Commercialization Accelerates - BeiGene (NASDAQ:BGNE), NovoCure (NASDAQ:NVCR)
Key Takeaways: Zai Lab is set to reach several product milestones this year, as at least eight new products are on track for approval by the end of 2025 With $1 billion in cash reserves, the company has sufficient resources to keep exploring new drugs By Molly Wen
UK government to boost China expertise
Britain said it would double the funding allocated to building its Chinese expertise across government in response to growing concern over the security challenge posed by China and worries over Taiwan.
China Names Former Ministry of Industry and IT Official Zhang Xin as Big Tech Fund Leader - Alibaba Group Holding (NYSE:BABA)
China has roped in Zhang Xin as the leader of the National Integrated Circuit Industry Investment Fund Co, better known as the Big Fund or Beijing's primary vehicle for supporting the country's chipmakers.
China taps new Big Fund president in wake of corruption scandals: report
The Big Fund is the main channel for state support of the semiconductor sector and report of new president could signal a new chapter of state investment.
The China Project Quiz: Chinese holidays
It’s the last Thursday of the month, which means it’s quiz time!
TikTok’s censorship problem
Dear Access member, We’re taking tomorrow off for the American holiday of Thanksgiving. If something huge breaks, we’ll send a note, otherwise, we’ll be…
‘Propaganda is a heady drug, and Beijing got high on its own supply’
Dear Access member, Our word of the day is drawn from the third story below: Center for Disease Control and Prevention 疾病预防控制中心 jíbìng yùfáng kòngzhì zhōngxīn —Jeremy…
A rout for Beijing supporters in Hong Kong, as Xinjiang leaks confirm the worst about Big Brother
Dear Access member, This morning cannot have been very pleasant in Zhongnanhai with a decisive defeat for pro-Beijing candidates in Hong Kong, and a huge…
A defected Chinese spy’s sketchy story
Last Friday, Australian media outlet The Age published an explosive report about a man named “William” Wáng Lìqiáng 王立强, who apparently defected and became “the first Chinese operative to ever blow his cover.” But not everyone believes his story.
