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‘Seen Xinjiang with our own eyes’: Central Asian media get ‘image-building’ tour
Event is China’s latest attempt to project positive image of Xinjiang amid rights abuse allegations as it tries to build influence in Central Asia.
UK lawmakers refer to Taiwan as ‘an independent country’ in report
Foreign Affairs Committee also takes aim at government’s ‘muddled’ China strategy and calls for more assertive stand.
China approves 31 more foreign video games, pushing 2023 total past last year
Tencent and NetEase both have newly approved titles and are banking on foreign games to help lift revenues at home amid an industry slump.
How the BRI Reshaped China’s Medical Aid Spending
After decades focused on Africa, the rise of the Belt and Road Initiative has refocused Chinese aid closer to home.
Village Hero Story Turns to Tragedy as UNC Student Charged with Murder
Qi Tailei, the suspect at the center of Monday’s shooting at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, defied difficult economic circumstances to study at top universities in China and the United States.
Chinese EV start-up Hozon eyes expansion after raising US$960 million
The Shanghai-based start-up has raised 7 billion yuan (US$960 million) in pre-IPO financing as it gears up to tap the Southeast Asia market.
UK Seizes on US-China Thaw for Reset With Beijing
It may be now or never for the UK to repair its battered relationship with the world’s second-largest economy.
China behind biggest online influence network: Meta
Facebook parent takes down nearly 8,000 accounts boosting Beijing's narratives
China, UK agree to maintain dialogue to try to keep ties stable
Foreign Secretary James Cleverly held talks with China’s vice-president and top diplomat in Beijing on Wednesday, telling reporters that he had raised issues where the countries had ‘disagreements’ but stressing the need for a ‘pragmatic working relationship’.
PDD Co-Founder Colin Huang’s Fortune Grows By $4.3 Billion
Shanghai-based e-commerce company beat analysts’ average estimates in the three months that ended June 30, pushing up Huang’s stake in the firm and total fortune to $32.8 billion
China exploring ways to make its own AI memory chips despite US sanctions
China is exploring how to make its own versions of the next-generation memory chips tailored for artificial intelligence (AI) processors, despite headwinds from US sanctions, sources said.
China Banks to Cut Mortgage, Deposit Rates in Stimulus Bid
China’s largest banks are preparing to cut interest rates on existing mortgages and deposits, the latest state-directed measures to shore up growth in the world’s second-largest economy.
How China’s property suppliers are ‘dragged to death’ in real estate crisis
Indebted Chinese property developers such as Evergrande and Country Garden owe millions to small companies and their workers, showing how far-reaching the debt crisis has become in the real estate sector.
Why China Is Stirring Up Anti-Japanese Sentiment
State-supported anger in the wake of Japan’s Fukushima wastewater release follows a nationalist script.
Shanghai expands COVID lockdown as anger grows
As China’s commercial capital continues to implement a massive two-stage COVID lockdown, its 26 million residents are scrambling to adjust to the new curbs.
TikTok’s international advertising revenue up by 300%?
Media reports say that ByteDance is doing just fine despite domestic troubles, with its globally popular TikTok app increasing ad revenues by 300% year on year in 2021.
China Tobacco: The world’s most profitable company you’ve never heard of
With $214 billion in profits last year and 40% of the world’s cigarette consumption, China Tobacco is the most profitable company in the world.
China-Russia relations have ‘withstood the new test’ as Beijing’s balancing act continues
While China maintains a strategic friendliness with Russia and shared antipathy for the U.S.-dominated world order, Chinese companies have recently shown extreme caution in maintaining sanctions compliance. What is Beijing’s next move?
Editor’s Note for Wednesday, March 30, 2022
A note for Access newsletter readers from Jeremy Goldkorn. Today: Academia struggles to survive under China’s closing mind.
Chinese government pressures scholars to withdraw from online panels at international conference
At an international conference, at least five scholars based in China faced pressure from Chinese officials to withdraw.
Faced with CATL battery dominance, U.S. trade experts mull a China-like tech transfer
Battery giant CATL is looking to expand in the United States. Washington might grant approval — on the condition that CATL shares its tech.
Sinopec pulls the plug on Russian oil projects
China’s oil and gas giant, Sinopec, has suspended investments in both a major petrochemical plant and a marketing venture in Russia, heeding sanction concerns.
China strengthens ties in the Solomon Islands
Leaked documents detailing a new security pact between China and the Solomon Islands are a worry for Western allies.
Shanghai lockdown sends its economy reeling
After a record number of COVID cases were reported on Sunday, Shanghai went into its largest citywide lockdown since the start of the pandemic.
Douyin unveils new content rules to safeguard minors
A new set of rules released by Douyin aims to curb young Chinese users from being corrupted by online media.
Foxconn will launch its own electric car brand
Taiwanese giant Foxconn is launching a new line of electric vehicles, as the Apple supplier aims to build itself into a premium car brand.
Could China’s rumored visit to India tip the balance of power?
A potential high-level diplomatic meeting between China and India on Friday would come at a critical time, as global political positions continue to recalibrate in reaction to the Russo-Ukrainian War.
Editor’s Note for Tuesday, March 22, 2022
A note for Access newsletter readers from Jeremy Goldkorn. Today: A political meme on the Ukraine crisis, and thoughts on hypocrisy.
China isn’t pivoting from COVID zero yet
Despite adjustments to its pandemic playbook, China is sticking to its dynamic COVID-zero approach.
Plane crashes in southern China with 132 people on board
China Eastern Airlines flight MU-5735 was carrying 132 people on board when it went down in the mountains near Wuzhou, Guangxi Province. No survivors have been reported.
Chengdu: China’s future gaming and tech hub
Gaming entrepreneurs are flocking to set up shop in Chengdu, as younger Chinese people flee the stresses of urban life.
Tencent and other tech firms downsize, stocks recover
Tencent is rumored to lay off 10% to 20% of its employees, joining the list of companies restructuring to survive Beijing’s regulatory storm.
