HONG KONG/NEW YORK—Persistent default fears eclipsed efforts by China Evergrande Group’s chairman to lift confidence in the embattled firm on Tuesday, as Beijing showed no signs it would intervene to stem any domino effects across the global economy. Analysts played down the threat of Evergrande’s troubles becoming the country’s “Lehman moment,” though concerns about the…
China Evergrande’s Rising Default Risks Shift Focus to Possible Beijing Rescue
September 22, 2021
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Beijing Unleashes Sweeping Bid to Remold Society
September 21, 2021
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China’s tech behemoths are handing months of profits to Beijing to demonstrate loyalty to the communist party. Popular actors have been erased from internet history with their devoted online fan groups disbanded. Young gamers are now allowed no more than three hours of playtime per week. Across Chinese classrooms, 147,000 newly-minted inspectors have been deployed…
Antonio Graceffo: China’s Internal and External War of Propaganda to Throw the World Into Chaos
September 8, 2021
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The Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) propaganda systems both within the country and abroad are running full steam ahead. It’s a part of an overall strategy to dominate the flow of information in the world. This comes from a desire to control the narrative on various aspects of the issues most concerning to citizens in the…
Broadcasters Urged to Cancel Plans to Cover Beijing Olympics
TOKYO—Some of the world’s largest broadcasters including American network NBC are being asked by human rights groups to cancel plans to cover next year’s Winter Olympics in Beijing. The Winter Games are scheduled to open on Feb. 4. The request comes in an open letter from rights groups representing minorities in China, including Uyghurs, Tibetans,…
Hong Kong Police Arrest Pro-Democracy Group Leaders Citing Foreign Collusion
September 8, 2021
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Hong Kong police on Wednesday morning arrested four leaders of a pro-democracy group, alleging the group was working as a “foreign agent.” The Hong Kong Alliance in Support of Patriotic Democratic Movements of China is known for organizing the city’s annual vigil commemorating those who died in Beijing’s Tiananmen Square massacre in 1989. The arrested…
China Is ‘Our Main Partner,’ Says Taliban Spokesperson
September 2, 2021
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A Taliban spokesperson has praised Beijing as a “main partner” and financier as the group moves to build a national governance and develop Afghanistan’s economy. “China is our main partner and represents for us a fundamental and extraordinary opportunity because it is willing to invest and rebuild our country,” Taliban spokesperson Zabiullah Mujahid told Italian…
The Chinese Coronavirus Origin Charade
Commentary The intelligence community’s (IC) recently declassified non-assessment of the origins of the Chinese coronavirus should be seen as part of a continued charade by the Biden administration that—in effect—protects Communist China. It enables Team Biden to present the appearance of concern over China’s malign behavior, while absolving itself of any responsibility to forthrightly confront…
‘Common Prosperity’ Sheds Light on Beijing’s Regulatory Direction
Commentary Finally, there is increasing clarity around how the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) intends to regulate its giant corporations, which is invaluable to U.S. investors assessing Chinese stocks. Regulatory guidance has come fast and furious over the last several months, sending Chinese stocks—at least those traded in the United States—into a tailspin. And most recently,…
Taiwan Eyes Jet Fighter Buy Amid Modest Hike in 2022 Defence Spending
TAIPEI—Taiwan announced a more modest pace in defence spending for next year on Aug. 26, but the budget will include $1.44 billion for new fighter jets, as the island bolsters its forces in the face of increased pressure from Beijing. China has stepped up its military activity near Taiwan, including holding assault drills last week…
Beijing and the Taliban: Securing Chinese Investments
Commentary The success of China’s Pakistan investments depends on strengthening relations with the Taliban. The China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is a series of initiatives, similar to the rest of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), including infrastructure, transportation, energy, raw materials, telecommunications, and banking. CPEC and the Maritime Belt and Road connect China with…
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