Tag: Local power, Category: The Great Divide

Chinese Farmers Fight Back Against State Controls

So far at the 18th Party Congress, observers have found few signs that point to substantial political reforms under the new leadership. But while Chinese political insiders debate the merits of reforming the system from the top, USA Today interviews a number of farmers who are trying to make smaller scale changes to fight injustice at their level: In the past two years, Bai, Xu Weidong and other l

November 12, 2012 3:51 PM

Xi Jinping Fights Corruption Among “Tigers” and “Flies”

As part of his stated commitment to stamp out corruption, incoming president Xi Jinping has called for a crackdown not ju

January 22, 2013 2:27 PM

Chongqing Sex Scandal May Implicate Wang Lijun

A scandal involving a sex tape made by a local Chongqing official, Lei Zhengfu, and an allegedly 18-year-old woman has be

November 25, 2012 9:48 PM

In China, Wait Leads to Standoff With Officials

The New York Times reports on the stand-off between locals and a group of visiting officials to Mt. Baekdu who caused sev

July 18, 2012 6:42 AM

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