Asia Pacific | ANALYSIS Jul 9, 2021
The crackdown shows how big data is quickly turning into the next major battleground in a clash of superpowers.
Asia Pacific / Politics Jun 19, 2021
'Listen to the party': Chinese cities deck out in slogans for anniversary
China is ramping up a propaganda blitz ahead of the 100th birthday of the ruling Communist Party, with banners and billboards around the country reminding citizens to live a "civilized" life and obey authorities. The world's second-largest economy has been lauding its achievements in the ...
Asia Pacific | ANALYSIS Jun 16, 2021
With record warplane incursion near Taiwan, China has a message: We won't be cowed
by Jesse Johnson
The mission comes as Beijing faces international calls to maintain peace in the Taiwan Strait and as the Chinese Communist Party's 100th anniversary fast approaches.
Commentary / World Jun 2, 2021
The secret behind the Chinese Communist Party’s perseverance
by Bonnie Girard
To protect the party, even companies and their successful CEOs will be sacrificed if those interests in any way conflict with or threaten the supremacy and policies of the CCP.
Asia Pacific May 11, 2021
In China's 'Red Holy Land,' tourists mark Communist Party centenary
Tourists pose for photos on Chairman Mao Zedong's bed as the Chinese Communist Party — much-criticized overseas — marks its centenary year at home with a PR push including office history outings, big-budget movies and carefully constructed media tours. The ruling party, which celebrates the ...
Business Mar 12, 2021
China denies plan for $1 billion Alibaba fine, but tech firms take a blow
Analysts said Friday's blizzard of fines send a strong signal of the Communist Party's dominion over the country's tech landscape.
National | FOCUS Mar 12, 2021
China's Xi lays groundwork for third term, amid mixed messages for Japan
by Tomoyuki Tachikawa
At its National People's Congress, Beijing pledged to make China the world's biggest economy by 2035, in a move that hints at the president's continued ambition.
Asia Pacific / Politics Mar 5, 2021
China to delay Hong Kong elections as it looks to overhaul system
Senior lawmaker Wang Chen said China will change the size, composition and formation method of an electoral committee that chooses Hong Kong's leader.
Asia Pacific / Social Issues | FOCUS Feb 24, 2021
Poverty road in China drives some to riches, leaves others behind
A decadeslong war on poverty has yielded remarkable results, but it has not been a smooth journey up China's economic ladder for everyone.
Asia Pacific / Politics Jan 13, 2021
China signals action to block critics from Hong Kong elections
by Iain Marlow and Natalie Lung
The People’s Daily newspaper said in a commentary Tuesday that those found to be disloyal must not be allowed to seek office.
Asia Pacific | FOCUS Dec 14, 2020
China’s combative nationalists see a world turning their way
by Chris Buckley
China’s Communist Party, under its leader, Xi Jinping, has promoted the idea that the country is on a trajectory to power past Western rivals.