Will Musk’s Twitter be influenced by China?; Video: foreigner collapses amid Shanghai lockdown
China In Focus
Is the Chinese communist party poised to gain leverage over Twitter? Debate over that question comes now that the social media platform accepted Elon Musk’s offer to purchase it. One foreigner struggling under the city’s virus prevention rules in Shanghai. He tries to break through isolation barriers. Foreigners living in Shanghai facing difficult times. On top of the lockdown measures, they report being subject to different rules than native residents. “Made in China” tech products are taking a hit. We look at why Chinese smartphone manufacturers are now buying much more parts from the U.S. And for those watching our full episode— A Prominent Human Rights Press Award ceremony – canceled just ahead of World Press Freedom Day. The event’s organizer in Hong Kong cited legal risks for the change.
China In Focus
Is the Chinese communist party poised to gain leverage over Twitter? Debate over that question comes now that the social media platform accepted Elon Musk’s offer to purchase it. One foreigner struggling under the city’s virus prevention rules in Shanghai. He tries to break through isolation barriers. Foreigners living in Shanghai facing difficult times. On top of the lockdown measures, they report being subject to different rules than native residents. “Made in China” tech products are taking a hit. We look at why Chinese smartphone manufacturers are now buying much more parts from the U.S. And for those watching our full episode— A Prominent Human Rights Press Award ceremony – canceled just ahead of World Press Freedom Day. The event’s organizer in Hong Kong cited legal risks for the change.
