China in the News: May 11, 2021

By Craig Hill on May 11, 2021 • ( 0 )

China defends handling of rocket debris, accuses America of double standards

China says it closely tracked the trajectory of its Long March 5B rocket booster and points to Western media using “romantic rhetoric” about recent SpaceX debris …ABC News13 hours ago

China blames the US for hyping fears of uncontrolled rocket re-entry as space race heats up

“These people are jealous of China’s rapid progress in space technology.”9News14 hours ago

Indonesia’s President Joko Widodo has accepted a Chinese offer to resurface a sunken submarine and allowed joint military exercises between the nations’ navies. He is pictured here with Chinese President Xi Jinping in 2017.

As China freezes out Australia, the superpower befriends Indonesia

China and Indonesia staged a joint naval exercise in the Java Sea only days after Beijing offered to recover the sunken KRI Nanggala 402 off Bali without …Sydney Morning Herald20 hours ago

About 60 glass-bottomed bridges have been built around China since 2016, state media reports.

Glass bridge in China shatters, leaving tourist trapped partway across

Strong winds are being blamed after the glass-bottomed bridge near Longjing shattered while a tourist was partway across it.ABC News23 hours ago

China defends handling of rocket that fell to Earth

China’s government defended its handling of a rocket booster that burned up over the Indian Ocean and said Monday it was unfairly being held to different …NBC News14 hours ago

Mount Everest was closed last year due to the coronavirus pandemic.

China to create ‘line of separation’ at Everest summit to protect against COVID-19 from Nepal

China will set up “a line of separation” at the summit of Mount Everest as a precautionary measure to prevent the mingling of climbers from COVID-hit Nepal and …ABC News17 hours ago

Taiwan President Tsai Ing-Wen and others pose for photos in front of the newly launched coast guard flagship Chiayi in Kaohsiung, Taiwan April 29, 2021. REUTERS/Yimou Lee

Denmark draws China ire for inviting Taiwan leader to speak at ‘democracy summit’

Denmark’s foreign minister defended democratic values alongside Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen on Monday, drawing criticism from China which considers …Reuters12 hours ago

Bombshell dossier indicates China has been ‘preparing’ for bio-warfare

A recently uncovered bombshell dossier suggests Chinese scientists have been “preparing” for a Third World War fought with “biological and genetic weapons …Sky News Australia16 hours ago

China Bans Some Australian LNG Cargoes – gCaptain

By Stephen Stapczynski (Bloomberg) At least two of China’s smaller liquefied natural gas importers have been told to avoid buying new cargoes from Australia, …gcaptain.com18 hours ago

Grandparents picking up children from a school in Shanghai. China’s population is aging rapidly while the number of births is falling.

China’s Census Shows Population Barely Grew in 10 Years as Births Plummet

A census shows the most sluggish growth in the population since the 1960s, *fresh* evidence of a looming demographic crisis that could complicate Beijing’s …The New York Times50 minutes ago

Foreign Minister Marise Payne will decide on a “case-by-case” basis whether controversial Confucius Institutes at 13 Australian universities will be allowed to continue their operations.

Universities shouldn’t wait for Marise Payne’s axe to fall on China-funded institutes

It would be a bad step for the government to cancel Confucius Institutes. The universities should do it themselves.Sydney Morning Herald22 hours ago

China’s modified rocket launchers filmed facing towards India

Digital version of the PLA’s truck-mounted PHL-03 long-range multiple rocket launchers deployed to Xinjiang command: CCTV.South China Morning Post13 hours ago

China safari park conceals leopards escape

A safari park in the Chinese city of Hangzhou has apologised for trying to cover up the escape of three leopards.The West Australian12 hours ago

A giant screen shows President Xi Jinping of China in March. Under Mr. Xi, China has inserted money, power and perspective into the media in almost every country in the world.

When Covid Hit, China Was Ready to Tell Its Version of the Story

The government has been using its money and power to create an alternative to a global news media dominated by outlets like the BBC and CNN.The New York Times4 hours ago

How is China’s Communist Party structured?

The Communist Party influences and oversees almost every aspect of life in China, from the government to the army, society and business.South China Morning Post4 hours ago

US-China rivalry drives the retreat of market economics

Industrial policy is back in fashion as geopolitical tensions increase.Financial Times16 hours ago

China’s green development shows self-restraint

Currently, China is restraining its growth through green, clean and low-carbon development. This is the new model of a civilization’s rise. It is also a *fresh* …Global Times12 hours ago

Alibaba’s Ant Group will let more users test China’s digital yuan

MYbank, an online bank in which Ant has a 30% stake, is now allowing some users to link accounts with China’s digital currency app, state-backed media said.CNBC22 hours ago

Biden Seeks US-China Defense Hotline

The Biden administration is increasingly looking to avoid accidental escalation with China, a senior defense official said, by cooperating on channels to reduce …Foreign Policy10 hours ago

China reports 14 new COVID-19 cases vs 11 a day earlier

China reported 14 new COVID-19 cases on May 10, up from 11 a day earlier, the national health authority said on Tuesday.Reuters3 hours ago

China demands cancellation of UN meeting on Uyghurs

China on Monday urged the United States, Germany and Britain to cancel an upcoming video conference on Beijing’s crackdown on the Uyghur Muslim minority, …Yahoo News Australia5 hours ago

Xi Jinping’s grand economic strategy stems from China’s new perception of world

Disruptions in cross-border trade flows prompted China’s leadership to rethink its old economic model, but whether the grand new dual-circulation policy …South China Morning Post16 hours ago

China’s factory-gate prices surge by most in over 3 years

China’s factory gate prices rose at the fastest rate in three and a half years in April, official data showed on Tuesday, as the world’s second-largest economy …Reuters34 minutes ago

Japanese stocks lead declines in Asia-Pacific; China reports inflation data

U.S. markets fell overnight as investors exited Big Tech stocks including Microsoft and Apple. The Nasdaq composite suffered the largest loss, falling by 2.5%.CNBC1 hour ago

US Pacific Deterrence Initiative too little, too late to counter China

Author: Hugh White, ANU. The US–China rivalry has many dimensions, but at its heart is a strategic contest over primacy in the Western Pacific. Although this …East Asia Forum15 hours ago

2 face trial as China enforces online control amid pandemic

TAIPEI: More than a year after two amateur computer coders were taken by police from their Beijing homes, they are set to be tried on Tuesday (May …CNA1 hour ago

The Chinese book at the bottom of the Sars bioweapons claims

Material cited in Australian report easily available and written by professor who says his theory was not taken seriously.South China Morning Post13 hours ago

What is China’s census and why is the latest population survey so important?

China’s national population census is conducted once a decade and is crucial to future economic and social planning, with the seventh conducted in November …South China Morning Post15 hours ago

China’s steel price hike raises inflation risk

The decision by Chinese steel mills to raise prices could threaten a range of smaller downstream manufacturers, although the effect on overall inflation is not yet …video_youtubeSouth China Morning Post13 hours ago

Victorian MP’s China rocket meme slammed

Controversial Victorian MP Bernie Finn has been criticised for a meme about a Chinese space rocket that crashed back to earth.The West Australian23 hours ago

China’s Credit Rebound May Spell Trouble for Huarong Investors

Market contagion surrounding China Huarong Asset Management Co. is fading less than six weeks after credit investors reeled at the prospect of a default by …Bloomberg57 minutes ago

U.S. business lobby calls on China to play fair, warns of consumer boycott danger

BEIJING (Reuters) -China should implement its commitments to equal treatment for foreign business and abandon “implicit” guidance to replace foreign products …Yahoo Finance1 hour ago

Meituan couriers gather in Beijing on April 21, 2021. Photographer: Yan Cong/Bloomberg

Meituan Falls After CEO Deletes Poem Post Seen Critical of China

Meituan’s stock plunged to a seven-month low after the Chinese e-commerce company’s billionaire chief executive officer shared and then deleted a poem on …Bloomberg14 hours ago

China turn to naturalised players to save World Cup hopes

China on Monday named five foreign-born players for critical World Cup qualifiers starting later this month as the world’s most populous country steps up its …Yahoo Sport Australia17 hours ago

China is experiencing a rural tourism boom amid the Covid-19 pandemic

China is in the middle of a boom in rural tourism as city dwellers escape the country’s rapidly expanding urban centers to head out to small communities, farms …CNN59 minutes ago

Outside a bazaar in Kashgar, in the Xinjiang region of China, in 2019. China has moved aggressively to subdue Uyghurs and other Central Asian minorities in the region, including by ramping up enforcement of family planning limits.

In Xinjiang, China Targets Muslim Women in Push to Suppress Births

In most of China, women are being urged to have more babies, to shore up a falling birthrate. But in Xinjiang, they are being forced to have fewer.The New York Times4 hours ago

Colonisation by debt: Where China begins as an economic partner of a country, and ends up its economic master

American statesman John Adams famously said, “There are two ways to conquer and enslave a country: One is by the sword; the other is by debt.” China …ampEconomic Times1 hour ago

Buckets and aprons: how China ‘coaxed’ people to participate in national census

Enumerators open up about collecting census data for the world’s most populous nation, and the difficulties they faced along the way.South China Morning Post12 hours ago

Germany slams Hungary for blocking EU criticism of China on Hong Kong

German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas on Monday lambasted Hungary for an “absolutely incomprehensible” decision to block an EU statement accusing Beijing …POLITICO Europe8 hours ago

Civilian ship suspected of spying on China for the US military

The US military apparently hired a mysterious Norwegian civilian ship for close reconnaissance in China, near the island of Taiwan, and in the South China Sea, …Global Times10 hours ago

China’s Communist Party: everything you need to know

The Communist Party of China will mark its 100th anniversary in July. In this series of explainers, the South China Morning Post looks into the past, present and …South China Morning Post20 hours ago

New China trade ban threatens LNG exports – report

A new report indicates the $50bn LNG industry may be about to become the latest victim of China’s increasingly hostile trade war with Australia. Perry Williams.Chronicle19 hours ago

Infrastructure giants seize business in ecological civilization buildup in China

As the COVID-19 pandemic crippled international travel, a growing number of Chinese infrastructure companies are eyeing on projects related to the.Global Times16 hours ago

China’s baby boomers are about to reshape the global economy again

Dr. Lauren A. Johnston is a research associate, China Institute, SOAS, University of London. She is founder and managing director of New South Economi.Nikkei Asia19 hours ago

China’s Tiangong space station: what it is, what it’s for, and how to see it

The Tiangong space station is set to become a second long-term habitat for humans in orbit around Earth.The Conversation AU7 hours ago

Why Chinese system can offer more choices than Western democracy: Martin Jacques

Nowhere is the difference between China and the West more evident than in their systems of governance. Since 1945 the typical form of Western governance …Global Times18 hours ago

How COVID-19 has impacted South China Sea defense spending and procurement

The effects of the coronavirus pandemic on the Asia-Pacific region’s defense acquisitions and investments will mostly be a short shock followed by a reversion to …DefenseNews.com18 hours agoOpinion

China select overseas-born quintet for World Cup qualifiers

China head coach Li Tie has included five overseas-born players in his 26-man squad ahead of the resumption of their World Cup qualifying campaign later this …Reuters16 hours ago

The two sides of Chinese GDP

Economic reporting about China focuses far too much on total GDP and not enough on per capita GDP, which is the more revealing indicator. And this skewed …Hellenic Shipping News Worldwide9 hours ago

Pedestrians walk on an overpass in the Lujiazui financial district in Shanghai, China, on Monday, Dec. 21, 2020. Photographer: Qilai Shen/Bloomberg

China Is Hot Again as Foreign Bond Buyers Yearn for Yield

Chinese debt is back in favor with overseas investors. After the nation’s bonds suffered their first outflow in two years in March, foreigners added 52 billion yuan …Bloomberg1 hour ago

Philippines plans military hub in South China Sea, night-capable cameras amid China row

The military will ask President Rodrigo Duterte to fund a logistics hub on Thitu Island, as the nation seeks to sustain patrols in the South China Sea.Hindustan Times18 hours ago

Marriott’s China Comeback Pushes Company Closer to Profitability

Marriott’s bigger portfolio in greater China than its competitors delivered the company somewhat of a financial win. But don’t expect everything to return to normal …Skift11 hours ago

According to an expert island’s dominance in chip-making has fueled debate over its silicon shield, but US is more concerned that shield may 'have holes in it' and technology is being used by China’s military

Can Taiwan’s Silicon Shield Protect It against China’s Aggression?

The global shortage of semiconductors, or microchips — the “brains” in all electronic devices, has heightened the geopolitical significance of Taiwan and its chip-making sector. The island is home to the world’s largest contract chipmaker: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (TSMC). Many describe Taiwan’s strength in microchips as its “silicon shield,” which can protect it against Chinese aggression. But others suspect the sector, coveted by China, may also trigger China to accelerate its efforts to take advantage of Taiwan’s tech prowess. ‘Not let war happen’ When asked to explain the sh…VOA Asia12 hours ago

General: China’s Naval Expansion Creates Threat from Atlantic

An American general told The Associated Press that China is looking to establish a large navy port on Africa’s western coast. The port would be able to host …VOA Learning English5 hours ago

Adidas faces supply chain and China headwinds: S&P Global

Despite strong first-quarter earnings, sportswear giant Adidas may have supply chain and China headwinds to deal with for the remainder of 2021.Yahoo Finance9 hours ago

China banks’ profit revival falters

HONG KONG — Chinese banks’ turnaround in profitability is faltering as the country’s largest lenders get sucked into further support for ailing parts.Nikkei Asia23 hours ago

China Meropenem Market Report 2021-2025 with the Impact of COVID-19 on the Market

Dublin, May 10, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The “Investigation Report on China’s Meropenem Market 2021-2025” report has been added to …Yahoo Finance15 hours ago

America departs Afghanistan as China arrives | TheHill

While Biden’s address on ending forever wars comes as a breath of *fresh* air in Washington, Americans have shed too much blood, sweat and tears over the last …The Hill13 hours agoOpinion

China to draw ‘separation line’ on Everest

China will draw a “separation line” atop Mount Everest to prevent the coronavirus from being spread by climbers ascending Nepal’s side of the mountain, Chines …The Canberra Times15 hours ago

China state rail operator blamed for Beijing Labor Day chaos

Passengers at one of China’s busiest railway stations were left stranded two weekends ago after strong winds caused a power outage just as throngs of …Nikkei Asia14 hours ago

Swimming: ‘New butterfly queen’ boosts China’s Olympic hopes

SHANGHAI: Chinese media hailed Zhang Yufei as “the new butterfly queen” after she soared at the national swimming championships, firing a warning …CNA20 hours ago

HEFEI, CHINA - JUNE 08: The assembly line of NIO ES8 electric vehicle is seen at a plant jointly built by Chinese automaker Anhui Jianghuai Automobile Group Corp., Ltd. (JAC Motors) and Chinese electric vehicle startup NIO on June 8, 2018 in Hefei, Anhui Province of China. (Photo by Visual China Group via Getty Images/Visual China Group via Getty Images)

China’s Nio Wants to Sell Cars in Norway. Shouldn’t It Make Them First?

Europe may be the promised land of all-electric vehicles but the ambitious carmaker should first learn to build its own first.Bloomberg3 hours agoOpinion

Australian coal producers unfazed by China threat

Some Australian coal producers are downplaying the latest threat by Beijing to cease economic dialogue with Australia. This is partly because some Chinese …Argus Media21 hours ago

Can China Replace US Troops In Afghanistan As Beijing Hints At ‘Deeper Involvement’ In The War-Torn Region

China has blasted the US for its decision to withdraw all its troops from Afghanistan, following a rise in violent attacks in the country.EurAsian Times17 hours ago

China fines after-school training institutions Zybang and Yuanfudao each at 2.5 million yuan

Chinese regulators have fined Alibaba-backed Zybang and Tencent-invested Yuanfudao, two after-school training institutions at maximum fine of each at top …Global Times23 hours ago

Despite highest birth rate, Shenzhen shows challenge of reversing China’s demographic decline

From her four-bedroom flat in an affluent Shenzhen neighbourhood Sharpay Huang, 28-years-old and four months pregnant, is already weighing up how long to …Reuters17 hours ago

China increases spending 500% to influence America

Thanks largely to its stable of propaganda operations, China is now the top spender on foreign influence operations in the U.S..ampAxios2 hours ago

Nocton Vineyard's border collie Lily has been overseeing the 2021 vintage.

Losing the Chinese market forces a Tasmanian vineyard to focus on local markets

A Tasmanian vineyard harvesting the last of its vintage is among many confident it will sell grapes and wines locally after the trade dispute with China decimated …ABC News4 hours ago

‘Is it appropriate?’: horror at ‘hot’ pole dance at Chinese wedding

Pole dancers at Chinese funerals may have raised eyebrows in the past, but a video of a scantily clad woman sliding up and down a pole at a wedding reception …South China Morning Post22 hours ago

Exclusive: Sweden faces ‘last chance’ on Ericsson’s fate in China over 5G equipment test involvement after Huawei fallout: source

Chinese mobile operators have invited Swedish firm Ericsson to participate in their 5G equipment test and the invitation, which offers the Swedish firm an …Global Times14 hours ago