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Chinese citizens’ doubts grow over official economic growth claims
Government expected to announce GDP expanded about 5% in 2024 but many feel economy is in recessionFinancial Times - Jan. 16 -
Chinese Celebrities and Tourists Think Twice About Thailand
The brief abduction of a Chinese actor who was trafficked into Myanmar to work in a scam camp has rattled travelers from a country that Thailand relies on for tourism.The New York Times - Jan. 16 -
‘My Chinese Spy’ Memes Show Americans Aren’t Sold on the TikTok Ban
With a TikTok shutdown all but inevitable, users are dedicating their final days on the app to fictional agents of the Chinese government.Wired - Jan. 15 -
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EU threatens to curb access for makers of Chinese medical devices
Report finds Beijing is discriminating against bloc’s manufacturers in same fieldFinancial Times - Jan. 14 -
Biden Administration Adds 37 Chinese Companies to Forced Labor List
The administration announced it would penalize its largest-ever batch of companies linked to Xinjiang, including major suppliers of critical minerals and textiles.The New York Times - Jan. 14 -
Chinese TikTok alternative RedNote tops app charts ahead of potential ban
TikTok users are pushing back against the looming TikTok ban Sunday by downloading a Chinese app called RedNote, or Xiaohongshu.NBC News - Jan. 14 -
Why TikTok Users Are Downloading ‘Red Note,’ the Chinese App
To show how little they care about TikTok’s ties to Beijing, people in the United States are downloading one of China’s most popular apps.The New York Times - Jan. 14 -
TikTok Users Flee to a Chinese App: 'RedNote'
Chinese users of Xiaohongshu, or Little Red Book, welcome Americans fleeing a feared TikTok ban.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 13 -
With a TikTok Ban Looming, Users Flee to Chinese App ‘RedNote’
Some say they joined Xiaohongshu, which translates to “little red book,” to spite the US government after a ban on TikTok became more likely.Wired - Jan. 13 -
Germany's AfD embraces mass deportation of migrants as German election nears
During a party conference Alice Weidel publicly endorsed the mass "return" or deportation of people with a migrant background.BBC News - Jan. 13 -
Taiwan reports 'significant rise' in suspected Chinese espionage
Taiwanese charged with suspicion of spying on behalf of China rose by a third to 64 people last year, the island’s National Security Bureau said.NBC News - Jan. 13 -
Malaysia expects surge of Chinese investment, economy minister says
Rafizi Ramli suggests semiconductor and tech sectors are seeking to avoid exposure to possible Trump tariffsFinancial Times - Jan. 12 -
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Asylum ruling against Greece exposes Europe’s migrants dilemma
Curbing irregular arrivals is a political priority but legal and humanitarian questions cannot be brushed asideFinancial Times - Jan. 11 -
New York’s Chinese Dissidents Thought He Was an Ally. He Was a Spy.
Shujun Wang seemed to be a Chinese democracy activist, but an F.B.I. investigation showed just how far China will go to repress citizens abroad.The New York Times - Jan. 10 -
Brompton chief warns axing tariffs on Chinese bicycles could ‘kill’ business
Flood of cheaper products could hit an industry already struggling with stagnant post-pandemic demandFinancial Times - Jan. 10 -
Chinese toymaker taps ‘kidult’ craze as shares soar on Hong Kong debut
As birth rates fall in Asia, companies focus on nostalgic toys for young adultsFinancial Times - Jan. 10 -
Chinese developer Sunac’s shares tumble 26% after liquidation petition
Real estate company reveals winding-up request filed in Hong KongFinancial Times - Jan. 10 -
Chinese lenders have a massive challenge: They can't lend enough
Chinese onshore banks and funds have flocked to government bonds amid a gloomy economic outlook as hopes for meaningful policy push fade.CNBC - Jan. 10 -
Italy’s luxury wineries rely on illegal migrant workers
Barolo, Barbaresco and other high-end wines made in Langhe region grapple with dependence on undocumented labourersFinancial Times - Jan. 10 -
Falling Chinese bond yields signal concern with deflation
Investors expect price pressures to become entrenched in world’s second-largest economyFinancial Times - Jan. 10 -
Senate Moves Forward Bill to Expand Deportations of Migrants Accused of Crimes
Most Democrats joined Republicans in voting to take up the measure, which would require the detention and deportation of undocumented immigrants charged with minor crimes.The New York Times - Jan. 9 -
Here’s Why Tesla Is Losing to Chinese EV Maker BYD
My latest five-whys analysis looks at Tesla’s sales slump.Inc. - Jan. 9 -
Photo shows rescue of baby girl born at sea on migrant ship
"Christmas ended in the Canaries with the rescue of a baby born while crossing the sea," the coastguard said.CBS News - Jan. 9 -
Photo shows the rescue of a baby born at sea on a crowded migrant boat
A baby was born on a migrant boat between Africa and Spain's Canary Islands, Spain's maritime rescue agency said.NBC News - Jan. 9 -
Chinese consumer prices barely rise as deflationary pressure weighs
Beijing has struggled to stimulate domestic demand in economyFinancial Times - Jan. 9 -
Baby born on migrant boat crossing from Africa to Canary Islands
The baby born was born less than an hour before Spanish rescuers reached the crowded raft.BBC News - Jan. 8 -
124 migrants detained on an eastern Greek island after using unmarked speedboats
Authorities in Greece have detained 124 migrants on the eastern island of Karpathos after spotting speedboats without identification markersABC News - Jan. 8 -
Thai police say Chinese actor was trafficked to Myanmar to work in a scam operation
Thai police say a Chinese actor who disappeared and was found near the border of Myanmar in an area where online scam networks operate was a victim of human traffickingABC News - Jan. 8 -
Xi Jinping Muzzles Chinese Economist Who Dared to Doubt GDP Numbers
Gao Shanwen questioned Beijing’s ability to boost its economy as threats loom from a property meltdown and burgeoning debt.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 8 -
Chinese airlines rush into Europe as western carriers retreat
Ability to keep flying over Russia helps three big state-owned carriers undercut European rivalsFinancial Times - Jan. 8 -
Shein lawyer refuses to tell MPs if fashion firm uses Chinese cotton
Yinan Zhu declined to say whether it retailer's suppliers used Chinese cotton amid concerns over forced labour.BBC News - Jan. 7 -
U.S. Defense Department bans Tencent and other Chinese companies
Washington seeks to restrict sharing of advanced technology, deeming it a threat to national security.CBS News - Jan. 7
