Q. and A.: Patrick Bergin on China’s Role in Protecting Africa’s Wildlife
on March 17, 2016
President Xi Jinping announced that China would “enact nearly complete bans on ivory import and export.”
What’s Behind China’s ‘New’ South China Sea Tsunami Warning Center?
on March 17, 2016
A tsunami alert center had already begun initial operations even though it is still under construction.
After Shootout, China Says Uighur Militants a Threat to Indonesia
on March 17, 2016
Ethnic Uighur militants are increasing their presence in Indonesia, China's Foreign Ministry said after two Uighurs were kill by Indonesia security forces.
China Banks Face Credit Risks from Ties to Wealth Management Products
on March 17, 2016
Chinese banks are creating a web of risk through their WMPs, raising concerns about the health of the financial system.
Messaging App WeChat Is Becoming a Mobile Payment Giant in China
on March 17, 2016
Tencent said today that it banked over RMB300 million ($46 million) from bank transfer fees from WeChatPay.
With Gambia Move, China Ends Diplomatic Truce with Taiwan
on March 17, 2016
China resumed ties with former Taiwan ally Gambia on Thursday.
China Opens a New University Every Week
on March 16, 2016
In 2013, 40% of Chinese graduates completed their studies in a Stem (science, technology, engineering and maths) subject—more than twice the share of US graduates.
Life in Purgatory: Buddhism Is Growing in China, But Remains in Legal Limbo
on March 16, 2016
There are an estimated 245 million Buddhists in China, but the religion faces severe legal and political hurdles.
Taiwan, Korea Challenges Could Push China's Nationalism
on March 16, 2016
Economic growth and nationalism have been the two founts of legitimacy for the Party, and as the former wanes, Xi will likely rely on the latter.