TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew faces off with US legislators in hearing Bipartisan support to ban the app has grown over concerns of Chinese government influence, spread of ‘harmful content’. Al Jazeera · Mar 23, 2023
TikTok hearing: CEO Shou Zi Chew testifies before US Congress amid looming ban – as it happened App’s future in doubt as Biden administration threatens to ban it entirely in the country – follow all the latest The Guardian - US · Mar 23, 2023
Taoist rituals via video call and Tarot readings over WeChat: China’s spiritual market is going digital Since its inception in 1921, the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has officially promoted an atheist and materialist ideology. But belief systems in China are making a comeback – and this comeback is largely happening online. The Conversation · Mar 21, 2023
New Zealand to ban TikTok on parliamentary devices, as researchers warn Australian politicians of 'proven' ties to China's government New Zealand is effectively banning Chinese-owned social media app TikTok from the phones of MPs over cybersecurity concerns. ABC News · Mar 17, 2023
China Is Tweaking Its Propaganda for African Audiences A concerted media campaign has not done much for Beijing’s image. Foreign Policy · Mar 16, 2023
The Changing Face of Chinese Governance During his first two terms in office, Xi sent signals that created a range of mixed incentives that will guide Chinese governance over the next five years. The News Lens · Mar 16, 2023
Chinese tycoon and Bannon ally Guo Wengui charged with $1bn fraud Chinese billionaire and CCP critic is accused of pocketing investment funds from his thousands of followers online. Al Jazeera · Mar 16, 2023
Want To Beat China? Let in More Chinese! More immigration from China would both hobble a geopolitical rival and make America richer and better. Reason · Mar 13, 2023
China’s ‘rotten girls’ are escaping into erotic fiction about gay men Danmei is by some measures the most popular genre of fiction for women in China, and its popularity hasn’t gone unnoticed by the Communist party The Guardian - AU · Mar 13, 2023
David Pratt: It's a sensitive time for US-Sino relations CHINA’S foreign minister Qin Gang is not a man to mince his words. At a news conference last week during the annual session of what’s been… The National (Scotland) · Mar 12, 2023
Lawmaker blasts China on human rights in front of embassy The Republican chairman of a special House committee dedicated to countering China is pulling no punches in his criticism of its communist government The Independent UK · Mar 10, 2023
'Brainwashed' man sorry for 'shocking' assault on anti-CCP activist near Floriade The victim has wiped away tears while detailing the impact of the incident. The Canberra Times · Mar 9, 2023
COVID-19 origins probe plods on with no clear resolution WASHINGTON — Republicans are continuing the search for answers on the origins of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, but the path forward is mired in stalled investigations, classified documents and stonewalling from the Chinese government. Tribune News Service · Mar 7, 2023
COVID-19 origins probe plods on with no clear resolution - Roll Call Top Republicans are ramping up investigations on whether the SARS-CoV-2 virus leaked from the Wuhan Institute of Virology in China. Roll Call · Mar 6, 2023
AAP · Mar 6, 2023 China accused of trying to sink nuclear subs deal A new report has found China is targeting Pacific island nations with misinformation in the hopes of creating negative views around Australia's defence policy.
The Guardian - AU · Mar 6, 2023 Xi Jinping urges China to greater self-reliance amid sanctions and trade tensions Leader speaks of need for original and pioneering research to achieve growth in face of ‘fierce international competition’
Radio France Internationale · Mar 5, 2023 China's "parliament" sets this year's economic growth target at 'around 5%' China’s government announced plans for a consumer-led revival of the struggling economy as its legislature opened a session Sunday that will tighten President Xi Jinping’s control over business and society.
The Guardian - AU · Mar 5, 2023 China sets modest economic targets as it seeks to bounce back from Covid woes At the opening of the Communist party’s National People’s Congress, outgoing premier Li Keqiang confirmed a further rise in defence spending as well
Bangkok Post · Mar 4, 2023 China's rubber-stamp parliament to begin meetings, hand Xi third term BEIJING - China's rubber-stamp parliament kicks off nine days of meetings Sunday, with lawmakers set to hand Xi Jinping a third term as president as well as unveil fresh growth targets and an increase in defence spending.
The Guardian - AU · Mar 3, 2023 Xi Jinping to tighten Communist party’s grip with overhaul of China’s government at key meeting The NPC, China’s rubber-stamp parliament, will gather this weekend to approve far-reaching changes, and Xi’s unprecedented third term as president
The Walrus · Mar 2, 2023 China’s Election Meddling: Canadians Deserve a Serious Response The last thing the country needs is a half-hearted approach to protecting our democracy
Al Jazeera · Mar 2, 2023 China wants AI to rival ChatGPT. Censorship makes that tricky Chinese firms including Baidu and Alibaba are racing to roll out versions of the chatbots taking tech world by storm.
The Guardian - AU · Mar 1, 2023 Explainer: what is China’s ‘two sessions’ gathering, and why does it matter? Annual event led by Xi Jinping often delivers major policy announcements, with significant constitutional revisions also possible this year
The Guardian - US · Mar 1, 2023 ‘Time is not on our side’: Congress panel says tackling China defines next century ‘We do not want a war within the PRC, a clash of civilizations’, says ranking Democrat as new committee holds first hearing
ABC News · Feb 28, 2023 New community foot patrol keeping kids safe, fed on Carnarvon streets The foot patrol members help kids find a lift home and get some food in their bellies.