The government and tech giants like Facebook and Google, possess previously unimaginable troves of information on the public’s activities and interests.
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Tibet Supporters Mark 60th Anniversary of Uprising Against China
Tibet supporters mark 60th anniversary of failed uprising against china forcing Dalai Lama, Tibet’s traditional Buddhist leader, into exile in India.
KFC Dedicates China Restaurant to Memory of Communist Hero
KFC is memorializing a popular Communist hero with restaurant decor extolling his deeds, in matching of an iconic American brand with Communist propaganda.
China Rubber-Stamp Congress Meeting is Not About Legislating
Thousands of delegates from around China are gathering in Beijing for annual session of the country’s rubber-stamp legislature and its advisory body.
China Just Disappeared a Prominent Uyghur Activist and His Family
In addition, the authorities disappeared Jiang’s father and sister, who were “escorted” by domestic security personnel. They have not been heard from since.
China Seen Stepping Up Military, Diplomatic Pressure Against Taiwan
China to step up military, diplomatic and other kinds of pressure against proudly self-ruled Taiwan to deliver on President Xi Jinping’s demand in January.
Chinese Rights Defenders Outline Successes Despite Tough 2018
Chinese human rights defenders outline successes in promoting and protecting human rights under hostile conditions says CHRD in its 2018 annual report.
China Bars Millions From Travel for ‘Social Credit’ Offenses
Would-be air travelers were blocked from buying tickets 17.5 million times last year under a controversial “social credit” .
China Surveillance Firm Exposed Tracking Millions in Xinjiang
Chinese surveillance firm tracking the movements of more than 2.5 million people in Xinjiang, according to a data leak flagged by a Dutch internet expert.
Turkish-Chinese Relations on Edge After Diplomatic Blunder
A new video showing detained Uighur poet and musician Abdurehim Heyit in apparent good health has silenced reports of the renowned artist’s death.