Reveal

on March 5, 2015

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CIR is among the most innovative, credible and relevant media organizations in the country. Reveal – our website, public radio program, podcast and social media platform – is where we publish our multiplatform work. With PRX, The Center for Investigative Reporting co-produces the “Reveal” radio show and podcast. “Reveal” features CIR’s reporting, as well as stories from public radio stations and a wide range of media partners, both nonprofit and commercial.

Beijing Says Panda Population Up 17%, But Experts Doubtful

Bears Now Number 1,864, But Habitats Fragmented, Populations Dispersed

on March 5, 2015

China's claims that its population of wild giant pandas rose around 17% in just over a decade are being disputed by some experts, who point out that the latest census was over a much wider area than the previous one.

The giant panda, a global emblem of wildlife conservation and symbol of China itself, are found in China's central provinces of Sichuan, Shaanxi, and Gansu.

Committee to Protect Journalists

on March 4, 2015

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The Committee to Protect Journalists is an independent, nonprofit organization that promotes press freedom worldwide. We defend the right of journalists to report the news without fear of reprisal.

CPJ is made up of about 40 experts around the world, with headquarters in New York City. When press freedom violations occur, CPJ mobilizes a network of correspondents who report and take action on behalf of those targeted.

CPJ reports on violations in repressive countries, conflict zones, and established democracies alike. A board of prominent journalists from around the world helps guide CPJ's activities.

Jess Meider

on March 4, 2015

Jess Meider has resided in Beijing since 1997 when she moved there from New York City. A songwriting graduate of Berklee College of Music, she has been gracing stages all over China with her amazing voice in various musical projects. Her jazz quartet and singer-songwriter act perform frequently in Beijing. Most recently, she has been performing with her electronic duo, Jess Meider featuring Chinatown. Meider is known as one of China’s best jazz vocalists and has spent almost half of her life practicing her performance in music festivals and Beijing's and Shanghai’s most popular live music venues.

Two of her original jazz tunes were included in the Chinese romantic comedy What Women Want (2011) and her voice was featured in the final scene of Cui Jian’s movie, Blue Sky Bones (2013). A documentary of her life in China aired on national TV (CCTV4) in September 2014, and since then she has been featured on several different Chinese TV shows. Last year, she shared the stage with highly popular vocalist Gong Linna, and her voice has aired nationwide in China for commercials for Audi, MG, and many other high-end brands. She is also a well-known yoga teacher at The Yoga Yard and teaches privately her own brand of vocal "gongfu."