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How China's Zero-COVID Policy Is Taking A Toll On Its Economy

The more contagious omicron strain of COVID-19 is testing China’s zero-tolerance COVID-19 policy and while many signs underscore the strategy’s adverse impact on the country’s economic recovery, Beijing continues to stick to it, dismissing suggestions that China should learn to live with the virus as other nations do.

Benzinga

John Lee’s bid for Hong Kong leader signals Beijing’s ‘hard line’

Ex-security chief who spent decades in the police has indicated he will put security above all else as chief executive.

Al Jazeera

John Lee secures nominations for Hong Kong leadership race

Hong Kong’s former No. 2 official John Lee has formally registered his candidacy in the election for the top job after securing 786 nominations to enter the race

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Less rice for same price: inflation bites Asia

Profits at Ma Hong's spicy hotpot restaurant have been squeezed by about a fifth since he opened in downtown Beijing last year, crushed by beef tripe prices that have shot up by more than 50% and the surging costs of other key ingredients.

Bangkok Post

China Starts Issuing Videogame Licenses Again: WSJ

China’s videogame regulator has started granting publishing licenses to new titles, ending a months-long freeze in the world’s largest mobile game market, the Wall Street Journal reported. The country stopped issuing licenses in July 2021, after Beijing tightened rules on the industry. The report noted approved 45 videogames last week, including…

Benzinga

US tells some consulate staff to leave Shanghai as Covid outbreak worsens

State department cites risk of children and parents being separated as EU warns zero-Covid strategy eroding investor confidence

The Guardian - AU

What China Can Learn From German History

Beijing Should Avoid Embracing Russia’s War in Ukraine

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US Olympic figure skater quits at 16 after being linked to DoJ spy case

Her family was given protection by the US State Department during their trip to Beijing for the 2022 Winter Olympics

The Independent UK

Taiwan Mulls Lengthening Military Service

Analysts believe Taiwan’s ability and commitment to defend itself has been questioned in both Beijing and Washington and improving mandatory military service would send a clear signal to both that it is prepared.

The News Lens

The Chinese companies trying to buy strategic islands

Small businesses from China have scoured the globe for important strips of land. Are they trying to make money or are they a front for Beijing?

Financial Times

French voters in Covid-hit Shanghai unable to cast votes in presidential poll

French citizens in Shanghai will be unable to vote at a city polling station in Sunday's first round of the presidential election, France's embassy in Beijing said on Friday. This due to the city's strict Covid-19 lockdown rules.

Radio France Internationale

Beijing Vows to Accelerate Implementation of New Overseas IPO Rules

Head of securities regulatory body says channel of overseas listings will be kept ‘unclogged’ after Chinese companies shelved foreign listings, raising the ire of investors

Caixin Global

Hong Kong's ex-No. 2 official to stand for leadership polls

Hong Kong’s former No. 2 official John Lee has formally declared his candidacy for the upcoming leadership election, entering the race for chief executive viewed by many as Beijing’s preferred candidate

The Independent UK

Hong Kong's next leader sets out goals

HONG KONG: A former top cop set to become Hong Kong’s new leader vowed on Saturday to reboot the city’s international competitiveness, but revealed few concrete policy details on how that will be achieved.

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Benzinga

China Cracks Down Upon Tencent, Other Tech Giants Over Algo Abuse; Questions Alibaba, Others To Address Job Cuts

China looks to rein in the potential abuse of algorithms by internet giants from ByteDance Ltd to Tencent Holdings Ltd (OTC: TCEHY), Bloomberg reports. The Cyberspace Administration of China looks to inspect how social media platforms serve up ads and content to hook users, especially the large-scale websites, platforms, and products with significant influence.…

Reuters

French voters in COVID-hit Shanghai unable to cast ballots in Sunday election

French citizens under lockdown in COVID-hit Shanghai will be unable to vote at a city polling station in Sunday's tightly contested first round of the presidential election, France's embassy in Beijing said on Friday.

Al Jazeera

Arif Khan: A Kashmiri youth’s struggle for Olympic dream

Despite lack of funding and infrastructure at home, Arif Khan participated in the Beijing Winter Olympics.

The Guardian - AU

John Lee: the hardline security official leading race to become Hong Kong chief

Ex-police officer who oversaw government crackdown on protesters in 2019 is sole candidate with Beijing’s blessing

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Reuters

China uses AI software to improve its surveillance capabilities

Dozens of Chinese firms have built software that uses artificial intelligence to sort data collected on residents, amid high demand from authorities seeking to upgrade their surveillance tools, a Reuters review of government documents shows.

Reuters

China shipbuilding for Taiwan firm likely aiding Chinese navy build-up - U.S. think tank

Contracts between China's top state-owned shipbuilding firm and Taiwan's leading shipping company are likely lowering the costs of upgrading China's navy, posing security concerns for the island claimed by Beijing, a U.S. think tank said on Thursday.

The Independent UK

China used TV, TikTok stars in discreet Olympics campaign

A “Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” TV star, a Paralympic swimmer and a self-described “brand king” were among the Instagram and TikTok influencers who were paid by Chinese officials for a discreet campaign that promoted the Beijing Winter Olympics, new Justice Department documents reveal

The Independent UK

China warns of ‘strong measures’ if US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi visits Taiwan

‘All possible consequences that arise from this [visit] will completely be borne by the US side’

Benzinga

Tencent To Bring Down Curtains On Game Streaming Service

Tencent Holdings Ltd (OTC:TCEHY) looks to shut down its game streaming service citing a shift in its business strategy, Bloomberg reports. The streaming platform, called Penguin Esports, will terminate all services on June 7 after having already suspended new user registrations and in-app purchases. Tencent looks to compensate users by giving away…

The News Lens

Ukraine War: How Russian Propaganda Dominates Chinese Social Media

In China’s cyberspace, Russian propaganda continues to influence the discourse over the war in Ukraine. Experts say the efforts could be Beijing’s attempt to trigger anti-Western sentiments.

The Independent UK

EXPLAINER: Can war massacres sway China's support for Russia

China has called reports of civilian killings in Ukraine disturbing and urged further investigations, even while declining to blame Russia

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