Beijing Channel

Information and insight on everything related to China's interaction with the world

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Latest: Operating under intense scrutiny, Chinese companies overseas are raising environmental protection standards rather than lowering them, Su Liang explains in a guest post https://t.co/Sm15AUu6iD

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Guest essay via @BeijingChannel addressing the notion of #Chinashock2 TLDR version: 1. export value goes up partly due to China climbing up the value chain; importing more from China helps countries export more; countries continue to conduct trade cooperations with China because they see the real benefits. https://t.co/KS3f7MlTX5

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The Chinese Hukou system is dying, according to a quantitative study. In fact, there's only 12.6% left. My latest @BeijingChannel newsletter explains. https://t.co/4aJDYxGDjM

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As the China-U.S. tie takes a nosedive, it's worthwhile to revisit key moments in the relationship from another time. In this newsletter, Chinese diplomat Wang Hongbao recounts her fond memories of the early days of the China Liaison Office in Washington. https://t.co/eWj3pr7FA9

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In fighting Washington’s tariff war, China is reaching far and wide for like-minded partners to form a coalition. A well-connected politics blog explained how Beijing is conducting productive talks with Brussels and other capitals around the world. https://t.co/8LnWqRqy6H

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In other news, China held a high-level conference on neighborhood policy. In this newsletter:
1. Full translation
2. Messages between the lines
3. Terminologies: the repeated, the new, and connecting the dots.
4. Related scholarly essays
Enjoy! https://t.co/fRdALfHlxP

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Chinese experts Wang Jisi, Yan Xuetong, Zhang Yuyan discuss China-US relationship:
● China-US-Russia triangle
● US-Japan-ROK alliance
● Will Musk shape China-US relations?
● Recent essay by Ryan Hass and Jude Blanchette
and much more.
https://t.co/ahWjjXP1FT

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As @MOFCOM_China launches a probe into imported beef, various official outlets publish a host of releases that explain the thinking behind the move and the process leading up to it. Our latest newsletter on this. https://t.co/hWNgemIMPr

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In a remarkable move, China significantly expanded its visa-free transit program, giving nationals of 54 countries a semi-visa free privilege. @BeijingChannel explains how to take advantage of it and why it's potentially a game-changer for China travel.
https://t.co/P7WQwXJNjJ

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Why Xinjiang's labor transfer program ≠ forced labor https://t.co/449QBLMVQY

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As Xi wrapped up his Central Asia tour in Kazakhstan and Tajikistan, here's a collection of the key moments of the trip.

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This is Got China, where guests dive deep into the hottest topics on #China!
In Ep 1, @ZichenWanghere @yangliuxh @JiangJiang43 discuss where Pottinger and Gallagher got it wrong in their @ForeignAffairs essay.
https://t.co/a15XqrQz2f

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Agree, cats are so much more interesting topic.

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6. China and Egypt appreciate each other's efforts to cool down the regional situation. China supports the Egyptian side's efforts to achieve reconciliation;

7. China and Egypt agree to continue to maintain communication and coordination. /End

https://t.co/eelzJFwcs5

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4. Closely follow the situation in the #RedSea, which should be viewed in the context of, and triggered by the Gaza situation. All sides should work together to put an immediate end to the aggressions against Gaza, reduce tension, and prioritize safety in the Red Sea; /5

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5. The int'l community should implement the two-state solution to open up a pathway for peace. Call for a peace conference to reach a comprehensive, just, and lasting solution to the Palestinian question; /6

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3. Call on the int'l community to provide all forms of support to the Palestinian National Authority in the full exercise of its mandated responsibilities throughout the Occupied Palestinian Territory; /4

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Top Chinese diplomat Wang Yi met w/ Egyptian counterpart Sameh Shoukry on Sunday, and both sides reached a consensus on the Palestine question. #Palestine #Israel #Gaza #China

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2. Express deep concern over the deteriorating humanitarian situation in Gaza. Emphasize that humanitarian assistance should enter Gaza in an adequate/rapid/safe/unimpeded/sustainable manner. UN resolutions including UNSC resolution 2720 should be implemented; /3

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1. Must implement full-ceasefire and stop all killings and assaults on civilian facilities. Oppose and condemn all violations of int'l law, especially regarding human rights, including forced evictions of Palestinians. Stress the release of hostages on both sides; /2