Tag: Social unrest, Category: The Great Divide

Dissent Magazine: China’s 99%

The latest issue of Dissent Magazine has a special section dedicated to “China’s 99%,” or laobaixing. Curated by Jeffrey Wasserstrom, it includes articles about women, youth, ethnic minorities, and workers. From Wasserstrom’s introduction, which discusses and dismisses much of the recent conventional wisdom about China: Given the incredible diversity of China, the strategy o

April 2, 2013 9:53 PM

Thousands of Chinese Protest after Traffic Accident

According to reports, a traffic accident during a police chase in Fuan, Fujian, led to a riot by thousands of residents.

November 18, 2012 10:50 PM

Industrial Projects to Require Risk Assessments to Stem Protests

With large-scale protests over environmental concerns increasing in size and frequency, China’s leaders are under p

November 13, 2012 9:44 AM

Residents Take to Streets After Man Reported Killed (Updated)

Thousands of people reportedly took to the streets in Luzhou, Sichuan to protest the death of a truck driver, apparently

October 17, 2012 8:01 PM

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