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China's Yin a 'big step' closer to emulating inspirational Feng
Yin Ruoning is set to become world number one after recording her third straight top-three LPGA finish on Sunday and the Chinese 20-year-old said the top ranking would mark another milestone in her bid to emulate compatriot Feng Shanshan.
Lula wants Putin and Xi back in fold at Brazil's G20 next year
President hedges on Russian leader's arrest, questions why Brazil signed ICC treaty
More Chinese seek bargains at Beijing market as confidence in economy wanes
Amy Zhang used to buy branded fashion from shopping malls, but China's economic uncertainty has driven the 35-year-old teacher, and other middle-class Chinese like her, to shop at one of Beijing's most famous wholesale markets.
Chinese Battery-Maker Picks Illinois for $2 Billion Factory
Gotion receives $536 million in incentives for the new facility that’s set to create 2,600 jobs in the U.S. state
Heavy downpours flood 8 sites in Hong Kong but all roads reopen in afternoon
Drainage Services Department sent 15 teams to deal with flooding in Tseung Kwan O and Sai Kung, acting director says.
Japanese medical lab device production goes upmarket in China
Shimadzu to build high-end testing equipment overseas for first time
Death and debt in China: when bankruptcy is off the table, so are fresh starts
China’s southern metropolis of Shenzhen is the only mainland city where individuals can apply for bankruptcy, but it’s not easy, as authorities seem to frown on debt forgiveness.
More to Italy-China partnership than Belt and Road, Meloni says
Prime minister says no decision yet on whether to leave Chinese initiative
What’s Behind China’s Lithium Rush?
Bidding wars erupt as manufacturers target domestic lithium resources to reduce reliance on imports.
‘Collective healing’: Hongkongers abroad revel in gigs, films from home
Emotional scenes as migrants who left in recent years flock to see RubberBand concerts and other Cantopop groups.
Does Berlin have a Chinatown? No – it has something better: Kantstrasse
West Berlin’s affluent Kantstrasse, home to a community of Chinese students since the late 19th century, has evolved into the German capital’s hotspot for all things East Asian, above all food.
What would Singapore’s Lee Kuan Yew say about China’s current ties with US?
As the late leader’s 100th birth anniversary approaches, former Singapore newspaper editor Han Fook Kwang looks back at Lee’s past remarks to gauge what he would make of the world now.
US Probes Huawei Mate Phone's Made-in-China Chip as Alarm in Washington Grows
The US government has begun an official probe into an advanced made-in-China chip housed within Huawei Technologies Co.’s latest smartphone, as tensions flare between the two superpowers over technological prowess.
Janet Yellen says China has ‘policy space’ to boost its economy
Treasury secretary indicates slowdown’s impact on US will be small as renminbi hits 16-year low against dollar
China Is Flooding the World With Cars
Even as China’s other exports falter, its carmakers are seeing big increases in overseas sales, mainly for gasoline-powered models.
Apple Faces New Challenge in China as Huawei Releases High-Speed Phone
With 5G-like speeds, the device is creating buzz among Chinese fans after Beijing banned the use of iPhones at some government offices.
South Korea's Yoon urges China to do more to address North Korea threat
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol asked Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Thursday if Beijing could do more as a U.N. Security Council member to address North Korea's nuclear threat.
China's draft law against harming 'national spirit' triggers concern
Proposed changes to a Chinese public security law to criminalise comments, clothing or symbols that "undermine the spirit" or "harm the feelings" of the country have triggered the concern of legal experts, who say the amendments could be used arbitrarily.
China moves to widen state employee iPhone curbs
Against a backdrop of tensions between Beijing and Washington, the extension of a ban imposed more than two years ago signals growing challenges for the U.S. company, which relies heavily on China for revenue growth and manufacturing.
China Premier Li met Vietnam PM at ASEAN summit, Chinese foreign ministry says
China's Premier Li Qiang met with Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on the sidelines of the ASEAN summit in Indonesia, the Chinese foreign ministry said on Thursday.
Editor’s note for Wednesday, November 9, 2022
A note for Access newsletter readers from Jeremy Goldkorn.
No breakthroughs, but China stays the course on climate goals
China most likely won’t change its climate goals at COP27, but it’s still leading in electric vehicle sales and renewable energy installations.
Will Germany let China have its chips?
Should Germany sell its chips and ports to China? What about cars and advanced manufacturing tools? German companies and politicians all face some very uncomfortable choices.
Editor’s note for Monday, November 7, 2022
A note for Access newsletter readers from Jeremy Goldkorn.
Scholz’s controversial trip wins Germany more business deals with China
Germany is divided over how to handle China. This was reflected in how Chancellor Olaf Scholz justified his visit to Beijing to his critics, and the contrast between talk on human rights and discussions about business.
Can Germany ‘reduce lopsided dependencies’ on China?
Chancellor Scholz of Germany met Xi Jinping in Beijing on Friday, in a visit that was criticized by many in Germany, including his own party. But Sino-German trade is huge, and China is eager for more.
Two views of the future of COVID zero — Editor’s note for Friday, November 4, 2022
A note for Weekly newsletter readers from Jeremy Goldkorn.
China’s COVID zero is going to look very different soon
China’s pandemic policies are going to look very different in a few months from now.
The end of youthful optimism — Editor’s Note for Friday, October 28, 2022
A note for Weekly newsletter readers from Jeremy Goldkorn.
There is no hope the Communist Party can reform — Q&A with Frank Dikötter
The renowned Dutch historian of modern China answered my questions about the just-concluded Party congress, and why my youthful dreams of a more open China were always going to be disappointed.
China gets a new propaganda chief
Since the conclusion of the Communist Party’s 20th congress, Xi Jinping has appointed new officials to top leadership positions — including the man who will run China’s global image.
After the 20th Party Congress, will Xi stay in power indefinitely?
China’s ruling Communist Party has named the top leaders that will govern the country for the next five years. Unsurprisingly, Xi Jinping is in charge.
Editor’s note for Monday, October 24, 2022
A note for Access newsletter readers from Jeremy Goldkorn.
A significant week in Beijing when nothing happened — Editor’s note for Friday, October 21, 2022
A note for Weekly newsletter readers from Jeremy Goldkorn.
Gray rhinos and risk awareness in China and the U.S. — Q&A with Michele Wucker
Why did the concept of the gray rhino — a big, obvious threat some people nonetheless ignore or neglect — so capture the imagination of Chinese officials and journalists and businesspeople? I spoke to the inventor of the concept to find out.
Trust me, the economy is doing just fine!
A note for Access newsletter readers from Jeremy Goldkorn.
No, China isn’t throwing the doors open again — Editor’s note for Friday, October 14, 2022
A note for Weekly newsletter readers from Jeremy Goldkorn.