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Guangdong Labor Activist Detained; Another Missing
In the latest development in a continuing crackdown on civil society activism and workers rights advocacy, authorities have recently detained two more labor activists in the Guangdong province, an industrial hub in southern China. Prominent feminist activist Zheng Churan told AFP’s Eva Xiao that her husband Wei Zhili, editor at a labor rights website, was detained on Wednesday for “disturbing public order”: “I and his parents are very worried,” Zheng
Former Swedish Ambassador Under Criminal Investigation...
Anna Lindstedt, Sweden’s former ambassador to China, is under criminal investigation for breaches of national security, Sarah Zheng reports at South China Morning Post. Lindstedt...
E.U. Faces Internal Division as Xi Visits the Continent...
Chinese President Xi Jinping is set to visit Europe on Thursday for a six-day trip to Italy, Monaco, and France. As Xi looks to strengthen ties with individual countries in the region...
Minitrue: Focus on Fake News in Food Scandal
The following censorship instructions, issued to the media by government authorities, have been leaked and distributed online. Chengdu Online Propaganda Department: On the...
Andréa Worden: The CCP at the UN
The following article has been republished from Project Sinopsis, with permission. It is also available to download as a PDF. The CCP at the UN: Redefining Development and Rights...
New Book Examines “The Great Firewall of China”...
Last Friday saw the publication of “The Great Firewall of China: How to Build and Control an Alternative Version of the Internet” by CNN’s James Griffiths (previously...
China Defends Xinjiang Camps Amid Pleas for Action
The Chinese government has issued a White Paper defending its policies in Xinjiang and the forced internment of up to 1.5 million Uyghurs and other Turkic Muslims. The government...
Politics
Dalai Lama Says He Could Reincarnate in India
Since 2014, the aging Dalai Lama has repeatedly suggested that he could be
Economy
U.S. and E.U. Raise Concerns Over Italy’s BRI Support
Against a backdrop of mounting international criticism towards China’s Belt
Culture & the Arts
Beijing Ramps Up Propaganda During NPC
The annual Two Sessions political conference is now underway in Beijing. As is
Sci-Tech
At U.N., West Criticizes Xinjiang Crisis
Following reports of forced labor, political indoctrination, abuse, and deaths
Environment
Photographer Lu Guang Disappears in Xinjiang
Award-winning photographer Lu Guang reportedly disappeared three weeks ago
Human Rights
Beijing Defends Policies as Tibetans Mark Anniversary
Protesters gathered around the world on Tibetan Uprising Day to commemorate
Information Revolution
CGTN’s Claims of Editorial Independence Questioned
Amid growing concerns over an expanding influence campaign being waged by Beijing
The Great Divide
Minitrue: Unified Line on Veteran Protest Charges
The following censorship instructions, issued to the media by government authorities,
Hong Kong
Swedish Envoy Recalled After Controversial Meeting
Angela Gui, the daughter of detained writer and publisher Gui Minhai, has written
Taiwan
Sensitive Words: Video Game Easter Eggs Irk Censors
The inclusion of “easter eggs” referencing pejorative nicknames
Translation
Translation: a Han Tourist in Xinjiang
Amid an ongoing security crackdown in Xinjiang that has included the controversial
China & the World
China-NZ Ties Face Troubles Following Huawei Ban
At The New York Times, Charlotte Graham-McLay reports on concerns in New Zealand
