New Law Criminalizes Slander of Historical Heroes
by Grace | Apr 28, 2018
The Chinese parliament passed new legislation on Friday requiring “all of society” to...
Read MoreCoercion of Detainees Continues
by SW | Apr 27, 2018
In January, rights lawyer Yu Wensheng had his law license revoked and was then detained in...
Read MoreParty vs Profit in Tug of War Over Chinese Buddhism
by Josh Rudolph | Apr 27, 2018
Amid a renewed domestic interest in Buddhism, sacred Chinese Buddhist sites have in recent years...
Read MoreMinitrue: Do Not Report on PKU Open Letter
by SW | Apr 25, 2018
The following censorship instructions, issued to the media by government authorities, have been...
Read MoreWord of the Week: To Drive Backwards
by Josh Rudolph | Apr 25, 2018
The Word of the Week comes from the Grass-Mud Horse Lexicon, a glossary of terms created by...
Read MorePRC Investment in Europe Raises Concerns
by zctph48 | Apr 24, 2018
As Beijing continues its Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) and global influence campaign, criticism has recently turned towards Chinese investment in Europe, with leaders debating how best to respond to China’s growing...
Read MoreTranslation: Yue Xin on Education and Privilege
by Josh Rudolph | Apr 24, 2018
The following essay by Peking University senior Yue Xin shares her observations of social...
Read MoreMinitrue: Stop Showing “Amazing China” Film
by SW | Apr 24, 2018
The following censorship instructions, issued to the media by government authorities, have been...
Read MoreTranslation: Open Letter on PKU #MeToo Case
by SW | Apr 23, 2018
Gao Yan was a Chinese literature student at Peking University who killed herself in 1998 after her...
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