Here are five things to know to put the phenomenon in context: 1. Overnight sensation The slickly produced video shows journalist Chai Jing presenting a comprehensive slide show, intercutting with…
Here are five things to know to put the phenomenon in context: 1. Overnight sensation The slickly produced video shows journalist Chai Jing presenting a comprehensive slide show, intercutting with…
For the 61-year-old Xiconsidered China’s most powerful leader in decadeshis marquee appearance last November as the host of a global summit has offered good clues on his future moves. During…
However, weaknesses in its organizational structure including corruption among its ranksand in its combat capabilities mean it faces serious challenges. “These shortcomings could limit its ability to successfully conduct the…
In parts of China, Kazakhstan, Russia and Mongolia, men have been using birds to hunt for meat and fur for centuries. China’s ethnic Kazakh minority is now doing all it…
The men met with their families before they were executed, Xinhua said. Liu has been linked by state media to former security czar Zhou Yongkang — the most senior official…
When a path he walks down is publicized, it practically becomes a pilgrimage for many travelers. As China’s president during a time of unprecedented growth and change, Xi Jinping has…
Ask people for a list of things China is famous for and you might expect a healthy dose of sarcasm. But cast aside cynicism and you’ll find a number of…
According to the Shaanxi Development and Reform Commission, the proposed line will operate at a speed of 350 kilometers per hour (217 mph). Beginning in Inner Mongolia’s Baotou city and…
For years China has been the envy of the world, hailed as the great ‘economic miracle’ thanks to its sustained double-digit growth. Of late, however, the Middle Kingdom has also…
In late November, many found their entertainment lifeline cut off as authorities shut down two of the country’s most popular file-sharing sitesone with countless episodes of U.S. TV series, and…
A photo from a People Daily’s online report last week showed the boy called “Kunkun,” watching villagers unanimously vote for his removal in a meeting held in early December. Even…
At the height of his power, Zhou Yongkang controlled police forces, spy agencies, court systems and prosecution offices across Chinaand the domestic security czar wasn’t shy in deploying his vast…
China’s former top domestic security official, Zhou Yongkang, has been arrested as part of a corruption probe, the country’s state-run Xinhua news agency reports. Zhou — who had been one…