Premiered on Apr 27, 2022
Is the Chinese Communist Party poised to gain leverage over Twitter? Debate over that question comes now that the social media platform accepted Elon Musk’s offer to purchase it.
One foreigner is struggling under Shanghai’s virus prevention rules. He tries to break through isolation barriers.
Foreigners living in Shanghai are facing difficult times. On top of the lockdown measures, they report being subject to different rules than native residents.
“Made in China” tech products are taking a hit. We look at why Chinese smartphone manufacturers are now buying much more parts from the United States.
A prominent human rights press award ceremony was canceled just ahead of World Press Freedom Day. The event’s organizer in Hong Kong cited legal risks for the change.
Topics in this episode:
Quiet Streets as Beijing Races to Detect Virus Cases
Video: Foreigner Collapses Amid Shanghai Lockdown
Foreigners Facing More Challenges in Shanghai
Chinese Smartphones Dependent on US Chips
US Automotive Microchip Maker to Leave Shanghai
Australian Politician’s ‘Nazi’ Remarks Anger Beijing
US Oil Falls Over China’s Lockdowns Concerns
Microchip Prices Drop as China Imposes Lockdowns
Angry Residents Appear to Break Building Barriers
Top Asian Human Rights Press Awards Suspended in HK
Suicide Bomber Kills Chinese Citizens in Pakistan
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