China-based development bank rejects claims of CCP control Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank says internal review shows lender follows ‘highest standards’ of governance. Al Jazeera · Jul 7, 2023
We’re a Tory MP and a Hong Kong pro-democracy activist, and China is trying to silence us both Beijing will go to any lengths to harass the Hong Kong diaspora and its allies. But we will keep speaking out, say activist Finn Lau and Conservative MP Tim Loughton The Guardian - UK · Jul 7, 2023
Barbie Banned in Vietnam! The glitter-filled movie got involved in authoritarian geopolitics by allegedly displaying Chinese propaganda. Reason · Jul 6, 2023
UK Hong Kong scheme ‘funding charity with links to Chinese Communist party’ Community groups accuse leadership of Wai Yin Society of having ‘unusually close’ ties with CCP The Guardian - UK · Jul 5, 2023
Chip wars: how semiconductors became a flashpoint in the US-China relationship The fight for the 21st century’s most critical technology has become a major source of hostility between the world’s two superpowers The Guardian - AU · Jul 5, 2023
I asked ChatGPT the same question in Russian and Ukrainian – and the results worried me ChatGPT is leaving non-English speakers behind – and that could impact us all. TechRadar · Jul 2, 2023
Sorry prime minister, Joe Biden was right – Xi Jinping really is a ‘dictator’ It’s not every day that a New Zealand prime minister takes China’s side in a disagreement between Washington and Beijing over whether the leader of China is a dictator. The Conversation · Jun 23, 2023
Chinese premier in France for charm offensive targeting businesses, politicians Chinese Premier Li Qiang is visiting France this week where he's meeting with the country's top politicians. According to an EU-based thinktank, Beijing has built an extensive network inside France's policy structures that serves to influence Paris's decision making in favour of China. Radio France Internationale · Jun 22, 2023
Eve Online's Microsoft Excel plug-in is now live and will help players analyse data The unique Microsoft Excel add-in is finally available for EVE Online. TechRadar · Jun 21, 2023
They actually did it: EVE Online becomes the first videogame with Microsoft Excel integration New ways to excel oneself in New Eden. PC Gamer · Jun 21, 2023
Commentary: Antony Blinken’s visit to China didn’t resolve tensions, but it’s a start For the first time in five years, a U.S. secretary of state set foot on Chinese soil for an official visit. Antony Blinken, America’s top diplomat, spent the weekend in multiple meetings with senior Chinese officials in the hope that a little jaw-jaw will begin the process of defusing the… Chicago Tribune · Jun 21, 2023
Chinese couple barred from UK over Communist party donation allegations Home Office wrote to pair, who had leave to remain, accusing them of involvement in giving money to political figures on CCP’s behalf The Guardian - UK · Jun 20, 2023
China targets ‘unity in thought’ with campaign on Xi’s philosophy Millions of party members are learning the finer points of Xi Jinping Thought to advance China’s ‘great rejuvenation’. Al Jazeera · Jun 14, 2023
China spinning a ‘web’ of influence campaigns to win over Taiwan Away from the headline grabbing military threats, Beijing’s propaganda department is working to woo hearts and minds. Al Jazeera · Jun 13, 2023
Al Jazeera · Jun 7, 2023 China spied on Hong Kong activists using TikTok, lawsuit claims Former ByteDance executive alleges that Chinese officials used ‘god credential’ to get around protections for user data.
Al Jazeera · Jun 6, 2023 Living the ‘Chinese Dream’: Beijing’s new world order As Beijing boosts its diplomatic clout, analysts say it wants to “remould” and even supplant existing institutions.
The Guardian - UK · Jun 4, 2023 China’s war chest: how Beijing has rearranged the diplomatic pieces ahead of a potential conflict China is shoring up international support, while attempting to isolate Taiwan on the world stage
The Guardian - UK · Jun 3, 2023 Tiananmen massacre museum opens in New York despite fear of Beijing backlash Communist party has campaigned for decades to eradicate remembrance events for the 4 June clashes in Beijing
The Guardian - UK · Jun 2, 2023 Chinese censors remove protest site Sitong Bridge from online maps Amid usual scrubbing for Tiananmen Square anniversary, searches for bridge where protest was held in 2022 return no results
ABC News · Jun 2, 2023 As China cracks down on dissent, New York City gives refuge to Tiananmen Square exhibit Chinese Americans are determined to mark the Tiananmen Square Massacre anniversary as China cracks down on dissent.
The Independent UK · Jun 1, 2023 As China cracks down on dissent, New York City gives refuge to exhibit remembering Tiananmen Square As the annual celebration of the June 4, 1989, Tiananmen uprising approaches, a new exhibit is opening in New York City to remember the protests
Fortune · May 30, 2023 Corporations still have to perform China’s dance–but not if the music stops Of the companies in the S&P 500 that break down sales by geography, here are the one that are most dependent on China for their revenues.
The Guardian - UK · May 29, 2023 Hong Kong court rebuffs effort to dismiss Jimmy Lai national security trial Lawyers acting for pro-democracy activist argued that proceedings could be biased due to judge selection
The Guardian - UK · May 28, 2023 China’s war chest: Beijing seeks to remedy its vulnerability to food and energy embargoes A dependence on food and energy imports could be China’s biggest weakness in a potential future conflict with Taiwan
Reason · May 24, 2023 'No One Will Become an American Until…the Border Is Secure' Plus: Lawsuits over drag shows, a ban on Chinese citizens buying property in Florida, and more...