The year that just passed was an especially busy one for China watchers and journalists. We have put together a slideshow of some of the top stories from 2011, from the CCP’s lavish 90th birthday celebrations to the siege of Wukan, Guangdong by local residents. Please click on the underlined text within each slide to read more. Happy New Year to all our readers, and here’s to a calmer, more harmonious 2012.