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China’s leading nuclear submarine designer wins top science prize
President Xi Jinping presents 93-year-old with his second major honour in just over three months.
Xi to visit Myanmar next week seeking to boost ties, push China projects
It will be the first state visit by a Chinese president to the neighbouring country since Jiang Zemin’s trip 19 years ago.
China state-backed builder to list bonds in Macau, first since Xi’s visit
An urban and infrastructure developer in Nanjing has become the first Chinese state-backed entity to list its securities on Macau bond exchange, following up on President Xi Jinping’s measures to shift the city’s financial focus.
Trump is pulling down America’s reputation around world, Pew survey finds
People in 33 countries were asked about five world leaders, and Trump finished last behind Putin and Xi, who also weren’t popular
Unlucky 17: China province of 80 million claims only a handful in poverty
The Chinese coastal province of Jiangsu is the first to declare a near elimination of absolute poverty as part of President Xi Jinping’s drive to wipe it out by 2020.
How the Truth Disappears: Chinese Censorship and My Film ‘One Child Nation’
Nanfu Wang, who co-directed the Oscar-shortlisted doc “One Child Nation” exploring China’s one-child policy, writes about how state media has scrubbed mentions of her film.
Xi Jinping to take over as host of ‘17+1’ summit with European leaders
Decision to replace Premier Li Keqiang at annual meeting reflects Beijing’s increased focus on Europe amid rising tensions with US, sources say.
In China’s Crackdown on Muslims, Children Have Not Been Spared (Published 2019)
Nearly half a million children, many of them ethnic minorities, have been placed in boarding schools in Xinjiang where the authorities aim to instill loyalty to China and the Communist Party.
US warns China against trying to ‘coerce’ Taiwan after carrier operation
State department urges Beijing to abstain from actions that would jeopardise the island’s security after latest pre-election show of strength.
China police remove prominent labour activist in home raid
Witness saw about a dozen police and plain-clothes men take Chen Weixiang and his colleague into custody on Tuesday.
In Macau, China Sees a Model for a Rebellious Hong Kong (Published 2019)
The former Portuguese colony, now a global gambling hub, has been more willing than its neighbor to accept Beijing’s authority.
A Surveillance Net Blankets China’s Cities, Giving Police Vast Powers (Published 2019)
The authorities can scan your phones, track your face and find out when you leave your home. One of the world’s biggest spying networks is aimed at regular people, and nobody can stop it.
‘Mountain of mistrust’ blocking US-China interim trade deal
Former US negotiators say lack of credibility is hampering efforts on both sides.
How to set up and use an Alipay account as a tourist in China
Here is a step-by-step guide on how to set up an Alipay TourPass account, and how to use it in China.
China’s growing economic clout makes Asian neighbours wary, survey shows
Pew survey finds most people view China’s strong economy as positive, but Beijing’s growing economic and military might is seen as threatening in the Asia-Pacific.
Wanted: cadres to hold Beijing’s line in Xinjiang as Han Chinese exit
While Muslim communities are in lockdown, the Han population is voting with its feet and leaving the region, sources say.
Record number of Chinese ships identified near Diaoyu Islands
Experts say one side setting foot on the islands, or an accidental collision between the vessels in the waters surround them, are potential flashpoints.
Big plans for Yangtze delta as China takes on wealth gap and pollution
Yangtze blueprint to integrate Shanghai and the three neighbouring provinces of Jiangsu, Zhejiang and Anhui, but little word on how it will be achieved.
China’s religion chiefs to bring doctrine in line with socialist dogma
Reinterpretation of texts the latest effort in four-year old push to establish ‘theology with Chinese characteristics’.
Beijing Was Confident Its Hong Kong Allies Would Win. After the Election, It Went Silent. (Published 2019)
Since the big loss for the pro-Beijing camp, Chinese state media has resorted to a favorite tactic by blaming the United States, a nationalistic message that plays well to the masses at home.
