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106 Chinese Activists Arrested in Latest Backpedaling
Crackdown still spreading further as dozens of Chinese activists arrested for human rights work
Chinese Journalist Detention Raises Fresh Press Worries
Lawyer remains in prison after release of Chinese Journalist working for German newspaper Die Zeit
On Chinese Leadership, Capitalism, and the Great Depression
After decades of pretty brilliant economic leadership (on balance), China’s key economic and financial institutions are now run by bumblers.
New Chinese Internet Law Solidifies Repressive System
First web legalization in nation’s history sets permanent controls on the new Chinese internet
North Korea Border Crackdown Impacts Drug Smuggling
Meth industry has been hit by internal battle to stop defections across the North Korea border
A Look at the Ai Weiwei Art Collection at Artsy.net
Ai Weiwei has taken the unusual path of continuing to create his politically sensitive art inside the country that has jailed him
Is Tide Receding For Chinese Social Harmony?
Vast inequality and repression of minority groups is combining to undermine Chinese social harmony
Hong Kong Veto Slammed by Chinese State Media
Beijing outrage at Hong Kong rejection of limited democracy plan outlined in Chinese state media
Taking a Look at the New Chinese Anti-Corruption App
Amid high profile graft battle, the new Chinese anti-corruption app is seen as high tech solution