International
UK public tribunal to probe Uighur genocide allegations. An independent tribunal, led by Sir Geoffrey Nice QC, will investigate whether the Chinese government’s alleged rights abuses against Uighur Muslims in Xinjiang constitute genocide or crimes against humanity. AP, 3 September
Hong Kong security law 'may break international laws'. A group of UN human rights experts have voiced concerns that it may infringe “certain fundamental rights” and multiple international laws. The Guardian, Reuters 4 September
Xi Focus: Xi stresses continuing China’s great spirit of resisting aggression and “bullying tactics”. President Xi Jinping delivered the speech yesterday at a ceremony marking the 75th anniversary of Japan’s surrender from World War II. Xinhua, SCMP 3 September
US claims China’s ‘manipulation’ of Mekong is ‘urgent challenge’ for Southeast Asia. SCMP, 4 September
China cracks down on Inner Mongolian minority fighting for its mother tongue. LA Times, 3 September
Japanese business rethinks high-tech deals with China. Nikkei, 3 September
Hong Kong:
Hong Kong staff at Chinese banks pressured to take COVID test. Nikkei, 3 September
Hong Kong financial firms step up compliance amid US sanctions, security law. Reuters, 4 September
Economy & tech
China to plan sweeping support for the chip sector to counter Trump. Bloomberg News, 3 September
Premier League cancels £564m Chinese TV contract. The Guardian, 3 September
Longer reads and opinion
The Czechs are giving Europe a lesson on how to deal with China. Washington Post, 3 September
US investigations of Chinese scientists expand focus to military ties. Nature, 3 September
Analysis: China’s rise takes the world into uncharted waters. AP, 4 September
Biden is now a China hawk—with limits. Foreign Policy, 3 September
Is Wall Street winning in China? The Economist, 4 September
Don’t be fooled by US claims of Chinese military superiority. SCMP, 3 September