By Katie Spence News Analysis Sales of electric vehicles (EVs) reached a record 3 million in 2020, according to a report from the International Energy Agency (IEA). That’s an increase of 40 percent…
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By Christopher Balding News Analysis The state of banks in China dominates concerns about the economy and global growth. With pictures of angry crowds outside banks and tanks on the street in one…
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Mapping the PLA’s foreign operations By Guermantes Lailari News Analysis The People’s Liberation Army (PLA) is developing infrastructure and access all around the world. The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) created a…
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Massive Leak Shows Big Data Is Central to CCP’s Ambitions, but It Does Not Protect Chinese Citizens: Analysis
by EditorTBy Jenny Li News Analysis The leak of a Shanghai police database containing personal details of a billion people has again highlighted the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP’s) reckless attitude toward…
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Chinese Researchers Develop New AI Tech to Screen ‘Loyalty’ of Communist Party Members
by EditorTMillions of Chinese officials were investigated in the past 10 years amid Beijing’s anti-corruption campaign By Ben Liang News Analysis Chinese researchers recently developed artificial intelligence technology that can gauge Chinese…
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By Antonio Graceffo News Analysis BRICS members call for cross-border payment in BRICS currencies to challenge the U.S. dollar. The BRICS—an acronym for Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa—held a summit on June 23.…
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China’s COVID Lockdowns Inflict ‘Psychological Scars’ and ‘Endless Humiliation’: Shanghai Resident
by EditorTNew study shows correlation between China’s prolonged lockdowns and adverse mental health symptoms By Sophia Lam News Analysis While China’s state media tout Shanghai’s “victory” over COVID-19 after a two-month lockdown of the…
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China’s Fashion Giant Shein Hit With Copyright Lawsuit Amid Allegations of Unethical Labor Practices
by EditorTBy Mary Hong News Analysis Shein, China’s ultra-fast fashion online store and the most downloaded shopping app in the United States, is hit with a new lawsuit as it faces criticism for…
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Beijing Angry Over US News Report on Close Encounter Between US and Chinese Satellites
by EditorTBy Nicole Hao News Analysis A U.S. news publication revealed an “in-orbit game of cat and mouse” between a U.S. surveillance satellite and two new Chinese satellites in geostationary orbit, angering…
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Chinese Stock Markets Plunge as Xi Calls for Sticking to ‘Zero-COVID’ Policy
by EditorTThe Chinese leader warned against ‘herd immunity’ strategy By Nicole Hao News Analysis China’s Shenzhen Stock Exchange (SZSE) and Shanghai Stock Exchange (SSE) slumped on June 29 following Chinese leader Xi…