Xi Jinping’s push for “common prosperity” — aimed at narrowing the nation’s persistent wealth gap — underpins moves to limit the power of China’s technology giants …
Monthly Archives For December 2021
China’s Export Controls
As reform of the global governance system has reached a historic turning point, China advocates increased representation for emerging markets and developing countries in international coordination on …
China Is Running Out of Water and That’s Scary for Asia
Of all Bejing’s problems — demographic decline, a stifling political climate, the stalling or reversal of economic reforms — dwindling natural resources may be the most urgent.
China May be on a Major Buying Binge (hoarding)
Xi Jinping said China must establish a “strategic baseline” to ensure self-sufficiency in key commodities, for securing the supply of primary products will help advance the country’s long-term agenda.
LA Rams Marketing Plan For China Troubles Local Taiwanese Americans
Taiwanese immigrant Paul Chen is pretty used to corporations treating his home country as part of China. While Chen, not to mention most islanders, see Taiwan as a self-ruled democracy, China treats …
Mercedes-Benz draws backlash in China over advert featuring models with ‘slanted eyes’ as automaker becomes latest Western brand accused of perpetuating harmful stereotypes …
The German automaker was savaged on Chinese social media site Weibo for using models with ‘slanted eyes’ in the commercial for its new CLS luxury sedan.
China to ensure COVID-19 control amid Spring Festival travel rush
China will make efforts to ensure the prevention and control of COVID-19 during the 2022 Spring Festival travel rush, according to a State Council executive meeting chaired by Premier Li Keqiang on …
China takes a brutal swipe at Scott Morrison after he joined TikTok in the face of rising tensions with Beijing
The Prime Minister made his debut on the Chinese video-sharing app over Christmas after repeatedly criticising the platform for harming children and posing a security threat.
Beijing Courts the Solomon Islands
Turning from the West, the Pacific state accepts Chinese police support.
Didi Global Posts Revenue Decline Following Beijing’s Cybersecurity Probe
The ride-hailing company’s China mobility business—which includes its core ride-hailing operations—was the main cause for the drop.
China tightens travel restrictions in Tibet ahead of Beijing Winter Olympics: Report
Chinese officials have tightened travel curbs in the Tibet region ahead of Beijing Winter Olympics and deployed a large police force in the regional capital Lha …
Mexico cut vaccine order with China’s CanSino by over half – sources
Mexico earlier this year slashed its COVID-19 vaccine order with CanSino Biologics by more than half when it became clear that the Chinese company would deliver far less than agreed, three people …
Recovery in the world’s economy is dependent on China
America Policymakers in the United States spent much of 2021 insisting that inflation was a “transitory” effect of a rapid recovery, yet they start 2022 scrambling to apply the brakes to rising prices …
