Confucius Says, Xi Does
on July 23, 2015
Since he came to power in 2012, Mr Xi has sought to elevate Confucius—whom Mao vilified—as the grand progenitor of Chinese culture.
Why Taylor Swift’s 1989 Merchandise Is Not Going to Get Her Banned in China
For Beijing’s New Internet Regime, Sometimes Commerce Beats Censorship
on July 23, 2015
On July 20, one of China’s largest e-commerce websites, JD.com, announced that it is partnering with popular American singer Taylor Swift to become the first authorized retailer of her merchandise in China. That news likely wouldn’t have turned heads, except that some of the merchandise is emblazoned with “T.S.
In Quirky Hong Kong Voting System, Fishermen Play Key Role
on July 23, 2015
Fishing and farming make up less than 1 percent of Hong Kong's $274 billion economy but command 60 votes in the leadership committee.
China Cracks Down on Hong Kong Evangelists
on July 23, 2015
A 2014 survey of more than 1,000 Protestant churches in Hong Kong by the Hong Kong Church Renewal Movement gives some insight into their activities.
China May Adopt 'Two-child Policy, Demographic Timebomb Looms
on July 23, 2015
China could be on the verge of introducing a two-child policy, under which all Chinese couples would be allowed to have two children.
China Targeting Rights Lawyers in a Crackdown
on July 23, 2015
Beijing is mounting a broad crackdown on human rights lawyers, contending that they have exploited contentious cases to enrich themselves and attack the party.
China's '300': When Spartans Meet the Beijing Police
on July 23, 2015
Half-naked models, dressed as Spartan warriors were subdued by Beijing police after a marketing stunt, promoting a salad delivery service.
A Kenyan Columnist’s Provocative Views on the Chinese in Africa
A China in Africa Podcast
on July 23, 2015
In Mark Kapchanga’s view, the West, particularly the media, really does not understand what the Chinese are doing in Africa. Kapchanga, a provocative Nairobi-based journalist and columnist, isn’t shy in arguing his case that on balance China’s presence in Africa is net plus for the continent and its people. The West, he says, just doesn’t have its priorities right in Africa, whereas Beijing’s massive infrastructure spending across the continent is the kind of engagement that has a direct impact on peoples’ lives.
China Calls Japan Foreign Policy 'Two-faced'
on July 22, 2015
China's Defense Ministry says it reserves the right to a "necessary reaction" after Japan called on Beijing to stop building oil and gas exploration platforms close to disputed waters.
China Feared CIA Worked with Sheldon Adelson's Casinos to Bust Officials
on July 22, 2015
China fears that casinos owned by Sheldon Adelson were used by the CIA to blackmail Chinese officials.