Media Report
- Reuters reports: "Apple Inc (AAPL.O) said on Thursday it has invested $1 billion in Chinese ride-hailing service Didi Chuxing, a move that Apple Chief Executive Tim Cook said would help the company better understand the critical Chinese market...The move aligns Apple with Uber Technologies Inc's chief rival in China, as automakers and technology companies forge new alliances and make cross investments...Cook said in an interview that he saw opportunities for Apple and Didi Chuxing to collaborate in the future.'We are making the investment for a number of strategic reasons, including a chance to learn more about certain segments of the China market,' he said. 'Of course, we believe it will deliver a strong return for our invested capital over time as well.'"
- The Wall Street Journal reports: "A high-level party office that chiefly oversees foreign affairs has emerged as a creative force in the campaign, turning to outside media consultants—including a boutique firm run by Egyptian-born British nationals—to produce polished publicity films that appeal to younger, more discerning audiences. Such productions show 'a realization of the importance of reaching out to people in a personal way. Authenticity is important,' said Sameh El-Shahat, a government adviser and founder of British communications consultancy China-i Ltd. In its embrace of new techniques and foreign expertise, the campaign represents an upgrade of the stiff, jargon-heavy formulas on which state media have long relied to present Chinese leaders and their policies to the public."
- The New York Times reports: "China is undertaking a diplomatic and public relations blitz to rally support for its sweeping maritime claims in the South China Sea ahead of a decision by an international court that may rule against Beijing...China has been taking its case to the international news media, with a senior diplomat holding a news conference on Thursday in Beijing. On Friday, Chinese diplomats spoke to reporters in Hong Kong. Officials at both venues sharply criticized the action by the Philippines and the decision by the international court to take the case. 'By unilaterally initiating the arbitration, the Philippine side is imposing its own will on others,' Song Ru'an, deputy commissioner for the Chinese Foreign Ministry in Hong Kong, told reporters on Friday."
Calendar
- 2016-05-12 EU lawmakers reject market economy status for China
- 2016-05-11 Ahead of inauguration, China says Taiwan to blame for any crisis
- 2016-05-10 U.S. Sails Warship Near Island in South China Sea, Challenging Chinese Claims
- 2016-05-09 EU Envoy Calls for Fairer Economic Relationship With China
- 2016-05-08 China to Curb Land Supply for Cities with Property Glut
- 2016-05-06 China says South China Sea criticism could rebound like coiled spring
- 2016-05-05 Disney CEO meets Chinese president ahead of park opening
- 2016-05-04 China to carry out more military drills in South China Sea
- 2016-05-03 Survey: China manufacturing slowed in April
- 2016-05-02 China Blocks U.S. Navy Flotilla’s Visit to Hong Kong
News
- Reuters Apple invests $1 billion in Chinese ride-hailing service Didi Chuxing
- The Wall Street Journal Chinese President Xi Jinping's Extreme Makeover
- The New York Times Beijing Tries to Whip Up Support for Its South China Sea Claims
- Bloomberg News China Credit Expansion Moderates Amid Warning on Debt Binge
- Reuters China says hopes U.S., Vietnam ties benefit regional peace
- The Washington Post China, US generals to work out mechanism for South China Sea
- The Guardian China nuclear company will not build Hinkley alone if EDF drops out
- The Wall Street Journal China Charges Former Senior Official With Corruption
- CNN U.S. must beware China's 'Guam killer' missile
- TIME 5 Things to Know About Didi Chuxing, the Uber Rival Apple Just Invested In
- Quartz Beijing is setting the stage for war in the South China Sea
- The New York Times Apple Raises Bet on China as It Faces Scrutiny From Beijing
- The Wall Street Journal For China Iron-Ore and Steel Futures, the Plunge Goes On
Commentary
- The Washington Post 'Authoritative' pessimism in China
- Lawfare Water Wars: Known Unknowns in the South China Sea
- Reuters China protests at U.S. accusations of abuse of religious groups
- Foreign Policy Europe Sides With the U.S.: Sorry, China, You're Still Not a Market Economy
- The Wall Street Journal The Foreigner Advising Beijing on Propaganda
- The Washington Post Wonkblog Trade with China is tearing our politics apart
- Econo Monitor Understanding China's Rise: The Role of Captive Savings