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Author: Daisuke Wakabayashi and Claire Fu

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Hit Chinese Video Game, ‘Wukong’ Seeks to Curb ‘Negative Discourse’

August 20, 2024August 20, 2024Daisuke Wakabayashi and Claire FuComments Off on Hit Chinese Video Game, ‘Wukong’ Seeks to Curb ‘Negative Discourse’

Black Myth: Wukong tried to forbid influential overseas streamers from discussing “feminist propaganda,” Covid-19 and China’s video game industry policies.

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To Rein in China’s Banks, Xi Uses Familiar Playbook

March 14, 2023March 14, 2023Daisuke Wakabayashi and Claire FuComments Off on To Rein in China’s Banks, Xi Uses Familiar Playbook

Xi Jinping is revamping China’s regulatory framework so the ruling Communist Party can assert more direct control over financial policy.

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China Says U.S. Balloons Entered Its Airspace Over 10 Times Since 2022

February 13, 2023February 13, 2023Daisuke Wakabayashi and Claire FuComments Off on China Says U.S. Balloons Entered Its Airspace Over 10 Times Since 2022

The claim followed a weekend of aerial theatrics, with Washington and Beijing spotting unidentified flying objects in their airspaces.

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China’s Bid to Improve Food Production? Giant Towers of Pigs.

February 8, 2023February 8, 2023Daisuke Wakabayashi and Claire FuComments Off on China’s Bid to Improve Food Production? Giant Towers of Pigs.

High-rise hog farms have sprung up nationwide as part of Beijing’s drive to enhance its agricultural competitiveness and reduce its dependence on imports.

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Why China Is Changing Its Tone on Business

January 12, 2023January 12, 2023Daisuke Wakabayashi and Claire FuComments Off on Why China Is Changing Its Tone on Business

With the economy in a fragile state, Chinese officials are starting to use more business-friendly language, and also to back their words with action.

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How Will China Fare With Covid? ‘Meaningless’ Data Clouds the Picture.

December 14, 2022December 14, 2022Daisuke Wakabayashi and Claire FuComments Off on How Will China Fare With Covid? ‘Meaningless’ Data Clouds the Picture.

Despite assurances that the situation is under control, information on infections has become more opaque now that Beijing has rolled back pandemic restrictions.

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Canadian Singer Kris Wu Sentenced to Prison for Rape in China

November 26, 2022November 26, 2022Daisuke Wakabayashi and Claire FuComments Off on Canadian Singer Kris Wu Sentenced to Prison for Rape in China

Before his arrest over #MeToo allegations, Kris Wu was one of China’s most popular entertainers, with legions of fans and brand deals.

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China’s Internet Censors Race to Quell Beijing Protest Chatter

October 14, 2022October 14, 2022Daisuke Wakabayashi and Claire FuComments Off on China’s Internet Censors Race to Quell Beijing Protest Chatter

Some search terms were banned, WeChat accounts suspended and songs removed to stop discussion of a rare public protest denouncing Xi Jinping.

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For China’s Auto Market, Electric Isn’t the Future. It’s the Present.

September 26, 2022September 27, 2022Daisuke Wakabayashi and Claire FuComments Off on For China’s Auto Market, Electric Isn’t the Future. It’s the Present.

More electric cars will be sold in the country this year than in the rest of the world combined, as its domestic market accelerates ahead of the global competition.

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