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Concerns raised as data centres go underwater in China
A Chinese firm is deploying data servers to the sea for natural cooling. Experts say more information on their environmental impacts is needed before expansion
Credit growth weakens further in September
Per central bank (PBoC) data released October 14, outstanding total social financing (TSF) expanded 7.1% y/y in September – its slowest ever pace – down from 7.2% in August. Growth was driven by bond issuance. Net new issuance of government bonds was RMB 1.54 trillion, up 29.2% from a yea
BYD to quadruple European workforce by 2030
On October 12, BYD executive vice president Stella Li told Bloomberg that the company plans to quadruple its European workforce to over 40,000 employees by 2030. Some context: BYD’s European sales are booming, with new car registrations reaching 234,100 units through August, a 144% y/y increase (ACE
China Export Surge: The Fatal US AI Bubble Trap
The AI boom masks shifts in traditional manufacturing cycles. A collapse of the US tech bubble would hit Chinese trade channels hard. (137 characters)
The Chinese Debate on the Houthi-Saudi Escalation in Yemen
With their pessimism toward Saudi strategy, Chinese commentators justify Beijing’s cautious line.
Beijing slows automakers’ roll on launching new car models
On October 10, the industry ministry (MIIT) and three other regulators jointly released a draft notice tightening testing oversight of new car models. Some context: Chinese automakers collectively released a whopping 542 new models in H1, with firms cramming in new features and upgrades to stand out
Local government bond issuance surges on the back of policy bank seed capital
Local governments are finally issuing more special-purpose bonds (SPBs) for infrastructure. The data: In September, local governments issued RMB 620.4 billion of SPBs, up 50.2% y/y. Notably, 58.9% of SPBs issued went toward infrastructure (excluding land buybacks) – up from 38.3% in August and 33.6
China and North Korea open Yalu River bridge
Twelve years of Chinese patience just got a ribbon-cutting. On October 15, Premier Li Qiang and North Korean Premier Pak Thae Song opened the New Yalu River Bridge by video link. (Xinhua) ICYDK: The Yalu River marks the border between China and North Korea. China takes roughly 98% of North Korea’s
Tax specialist to become Henan governor
Last month Wang Lujin, 57, was appointed acting governor of Henan, replacing Wang Kai, 64, who will retire. Wang Lujin is expected to be formally elected governor soon. This will be his first full ministerial-level post. A little bit about Wang: A tax specialist, he taught at Zhongnan University
What China’s Markets Are Really Saying
Two Years After 9/24: China’s Growth Story Has Changed— oct 2026
The CCP prepares for the Fifth Plenum, with Alexander Davey
Ahead of the 21st National Congress of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) next year, Beijing is doubling down on social and political stability.
DSET Analyzes China’s Lessons from Ukraine’s Drone Warfare in Article Published by CSIS and Covered by the South China Morning Post
The uncrewed vehicle tactics widely adopted by both sides in the Russia-Ukraine war have become a focal point of study for major powers seeking emulation. Among them, China is undertaking the most systematic effort globally to absorb lessons from both belligerents and convert them into its own military advantage. Lily Min-Chen Lee, a non-resident fellow
Brief #30: What’s next for China–US AI talks after the Xi–Trump summit
Also: expert draft AI Laws; Bytedance’s new safety department; how DeepSeek mitigates agentic reward hacking; AI safety funding
New Pyschedelic Dance, Woozie Indie Pop, Unruly Noise Rock, and More
RADII presents the latest in Chinese New Music, an extended edition spanning September and the first half of October, to get you waltzing towards Halloween.
China’s “NetID” One Year in: Big Brother or Small Bother？
As China’s national online ID verification system regulations took effect on July 15, 2025, English-language media coverage warned of a dramatic new stage in Chinese internet surveillance. The Washington Post
Satirical Tibet: The Politics of Humor in Contemporary Amdo with Timothy Thurston (U Washington Press, 2025)
The podcast covers the book Satirical Tibet: The Politics of Humor in Contemporary Amdo (U Washington Press, 2025), which is about satirical speech traditons from Amdo region of Tibet and the role of zurza in Tibetan cultural production and modernity. Tune in to find out more about satire, languages, cultures of what's funny and why. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
LIBERTY SQUARE REVISITED: THE WILD LILY MOVEMENT AND TAIWAN’S DEMOCRATIC CRISIS
Written by Vasja Hafner. This article argues that the Wild Lily Movement not only created repertoires that have been repeatedly reused in subsequent movements, using occupation of public space as the primary way to articulate democratic legitimacy, but also helped create a structural gap in the constitutional architecture. The same protest repertoire is now being used to contest the institutional order.Continue reading
Why did China just save the world economy?
This is one of the biggest geopolitical mysteries of the year: why did China just save the world economy?
China Cultural Tourism Trends and Their Impact on Outbound Travel
China outbound tourism is shifting toward cultural discovery, self-drive travel, theme parks, cruises, family trips and AI-assisted planning. QuestMobile’s cultural tourism report and China travel trend research show how Chinese travellers are choosing more purposeful, experience-led journeys.
Nikkei Asia Reports on Taiwan’s Alaska LNG Deal, Citing DSET Analysis on Energy Security
Nikkei Asia recently reported on Taiwan’s plans to participate in a proposed liquefied natural gas (LNG) project in Alaska, marking a significant step in energy cooperation between Taiwan and the United States. The report cited Tsaiying Lu, Director of DSET’s Energy Security and Climate Resilience Program, who highlighted the project’s potential to diversify Taiwan’s natural
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