Tag: Bloggers

On National Day, Bloggers Remember “64″

As China celebrated its 64th National Day on Tuesday, and top officials flocked to Tiananmen Square amid a heavy fog in Beijing, bloggers exploited a loophole in the “Great Firewall” and paid tribute to the victims of the 1989 military crackdown. From the South China Morning Post: Bloggers jumped at the rare chance to mention and discuss the word “64”, referring to June 4th, allowed by online censors though still strictly monitored, by paying condolences

September 30, 2013 10:35 PM

Soccer Commentator to Voice of the People: Li Chengpeng

The Telegraph’s Tom Phillips profiles soccer- turned social commentator Li Chengpeng: On Thursday, he faced down a threat from Beijing

March 7, 2014 12:23 AM

Wang Qinglei: A Farewell to CCTV

One week ago, former CCTV producer Wang Qinglei posted an open letter to weibo criticizing his former employer and the broader propaganda apparatus

December 9, 2013 1:12 PM

Woeser Under House Arrest Once Again

Since 2008, Tibetan writer, activist, and blogger Woeser has repeatedly found herself (along with her husband Wang Lixiong) under house arrest.

June 20, 2013 4:46 PM

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