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August 12, 2022
Power plays
Heatwaves are getting provincial officials hot and bothered about power supply. On Monday and Wednesday, macro planners in Jiangsu met to discuss efforts to secure energy supplies over the coming months. What’s got them so worried? The unwelcome combo of expensive coal and heatwave-induced sp… Snuh-ohez. Your subscription doesn’t include access to this content. Upgrade… Read More »
August 12, 2022
Fujian Gang patrols Taiwan Affairs Office
Still hungry for Taiwan news? We’ve got you covered. Personnel reshuffle! On Thursday, the Central Committee’s Taiwan Affairs Office (TAO) updated its website to reveal Pan Xianzhang has been appointed a deputy director (one of three). Pan, who turns 50 next month, replaced Pei Jinjia, appoin… Snuh-ohez. Your subscription doesn’t include access to this content.… Read More »
August 12, 2022
War, what is it good for?
On Thursday, the Wall Street Journal reported that during their most recent (virtual) meeting in late July, Xi Jinping indicated to US President Joe Biden that US Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan would not precipitate armed conflict. Some context: Last week, Pelosi v… Snuh-ohez. Your subscription doesn’t include access to this content. Upgrade… Read More »