Category: social control

With Censorship and Nationalism, Beijing Puts International Investors in Tight Spot

News Analysis International investors will find investing in China harder given the censorship of respected business news, and the state-fueled rise of communist nationalism. Beijing is imposing new pressure on Caixin Media, one of China’s most respected business news sources. On Oct. 21, China’s internet watchdog deleted Caixin from its list of 1,358 approved sources….


China-Linked Twitter Accounts Claim COVID-19 Came From Maine Lobster

Recently, some China-linked Twitter accounts have been spreading misinformation about the source of COVID-19, the disease caused by the CCP (Chinese Communist Party) virus, in attempts to falsely attribute the origin of the virus to lobsters from Maine. Marcel Schliebs, an Oxford University researcher first noticed the misinformation campaign when the Chinese consul general in Kolkata,…


China Delists Leading Investigative Media Outlet From Approved News Sources

A leading Chinese financial news outlet has fallen out of favor with Beijing, as China has banned its online content—well known for its investigative reporting—from any republishing. The country’s top internet regulator unveiled an updated list on Oct. 20 of internet news providers whose content can be republished. The list, with over 1,300 news sites…


News of Jack Ma, Founder of Alibaba, Resurfacing Overseas, Props up Investor Confidence

The reported reappearance of Jack Ma overseas, for the first time in over a year, has resulted in shares of the tech giant Alibaba Group surging in Hong Kong. Ma is the founder and former chairman of Alibaba Group Holding, which owns the South China Morning Post (SCMP) which reported on Oct. 19 that he…


Five Hong Kong Students Get Nearly 5 Years in Jail Over 2019 Protest

Five Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) students were sentenced to up to four years 11 months in prison for taking part in protests. The charges included rioting and breaching a mask-ban on the campus two years ago. In mid-2019, tens of thousands took to the streets to protest against the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP)…


China’s Power Crisis Threatens Xi Jinping’s Bid to Stay in Power: Expert

TAIPEI, Taiwan—China is in the midst of an unprecedented power crisis with at least 20 provinces across the country grappling with electricity cuts of varying degrees since August. The problem has been exacerbated by early winter, as freezing temperatures have already been recorded in parts of central and eastern China. The power shortage has been…


Xi Jinping Destroys Private Media Ownership; Former FBI Agent Details New Arrest of Nuclear Engineer

Chinese leader Xi Jinping continues clamping down on various sectors in China. The newest victims are banks and news outlets. All it takes to destroy them is one proposal. We bring you up to date on what the Chinese Communist Party is doing to their own arms and legs, as well as what it means…


China Launches Anti-Graft Campaign in Finance Sector Amid Economic Woes

As China’s economy grapples with debt-saddled Evergrande and a worsening power crisis, the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) is tightening its anti-corruption efforts against state-owned banking and insurance institutions. Beginning on Oct. 10, the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection (CCDI) dispatched special teams to 25 state-backed organizations in the financial sector for roughly two-month inspections, according…


Beijing Doubles Down Against Freedom of Speech

News Analysis The Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) coming ban on non-state media in China expands Xi Jinping’s power at the expense of his domestic rivals and the Chinese economy. The CCP is making yet another move to consolidate its growing power. Non-state media will likely be banned in the near future. That means outlets like…


China’s Central Bank Governor Says Fintech Crackdown to Continue

China’s central bank vowed to keep its eye on monopolistic behaviors and consumer data security matters occurring on internet platforms. The move—claimed by regulators to be for fair competition—was to tap the wealth, said an observer. Governor of the People’s Bank of China Yi Gang addressed a meeting Oct. 7 saying the bank will work…