China Bans Internet News Reporting as Media Crackdown Widens
Internet portals must shut all original reporting operations.
The China Africa Project
07.21.16
China’s Relationship Status with South Africa: ‘It’s Complicated’
South Africa’s relationship with China has undergone a profound transformation in a remarkably short period of time. In less than 20 years, the two countries have gone from barely acknowledging one another to...
Dialogue the Right Way Forward in Settling South China Sea Disputes
“China's ‘dual-track’ approach offers an excellent opportunity” for dialogue, a Xinhua commentary argues.
South China Sea Spat Looms Over Asean Meeting in Laos
ASEAN has long been divided on the South China Sea.
China Upset by U.S. Republican Platform on South China Sea, Tibet
China's Foreign Ministry urged the U.S. Republican Party to stop making “groundless accusations” against China.
Conversation
07.20.16
How Should the Republican Party Approach China Policy?
On Tuesday, delegates to the Republican National Convention in Cleveland, Ohio, chose Donald J. Trump as their nominee for President of the United States. We asked a range of contributors how the Republican Party should approach China policy.
China in the World Podcast
07.19.16
Interpreting the South China Sea Tribunal Ruling
from Carnegie ChinaInternational responses to the tribunal’s ruling in the South China Sea have raised questions about the stability of the Asia-Pacific region and what roles the United States and China have in it. In this podcast, Paul Haenle and...
South China Sea and Nice Attack Preoccupy Asian, European Leaders at ASEM
“We should attach great importance to the rule of law,” Japanese Prim Minister Shinzo Abe said.
Vietnam TV Station Drops Chinese Drama Over South China Sea Dispute
The decision comes as several Chinese celebrities speak up against the The Hague’s ruling.
China Announces New Military Drills in South China Sea
The new drills are the first since last week’s decision by the Permanent Court of Arbitration in the Hague.
Viewpoint
07.14.16
China’s Failure in the South China Sea
By reiterating its policy of “no acceptance, no participation, no recognition, and no implementation,” China has painted itself into a difficult corner and diminished the chances of resolving the myriad maritime disputes—involving Vietnam, Brunei...
Tribunal Has Handled Arbitration Case Irresponsibly, Law Experts Say
‘I don't think China is getting a fair shake,’ one expert said.
Ruling ‘Null and Void,’ With No Binding Force
Nation remains committed to resolving maritime disputes through negotiation, President Xi says.
Here’s What China’s People Really Think About the South China Sea
Yes, Chinese people feel strongly about China’s island claims.
China Peacekeepers Killed in South Sudan as Civil War Looms
Heavy clashes continued early Monday near the UN’s two bases in the capital Juba.
Viewpoint
07.07.16
The South China Sea Needs ASEAN More Than Ever
A ruling from The Hague next week on maritime disputes in the South China Sea is likely to...
China Violated Rights of Detained American, U.N. Panel Says
The panel has called for her immediate release.
Hong Kong Refuses to Return Bookseller Lam Wing Kee to China
Chinese police say he is in breach of his bail terms and have threatened further action if he does not return.
Challenging China: Former Executive Hosts a Politically Sensitive Book Club
China puts heavy security on one woman....
US-China Gap on North Korea Policy Widening as Interests Diverge
U.S. President Donald Trump’s hopes for China’s help with restraining North Korea appear to have gone nowhere, with the two sides growing farther apart as their approaches and concerns diverge.
China in the World Podcast
07.05.16
Uncertainty in China-Europe Relations
from Carnegie ChinaEconomic relations between Europe and China remain highly salient due to the potential for increased trade and investment, as well as future cooperation on projects stemming from the Belt and Road initiative. Yet, in this podcast...
Depth of Field
07.01.16
Tornados and Drag Queens
from Yuanjin PhotoBeing a photojournalist involves reacting to breaking news, a dedication to long-term projects, and everything in between. This month’s showcase of work by Chinese photographers published in Chinese media underscores this range of angles: from...
Infographics
06.30.16
Visualizing China’s Aid to Africa
In June of last year, 50 countries signed on to the Chinese-led Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank, including the U.K., Germany, Australia, and South Korea, acknowledgement of China’s success in driving development through mega-projects to build...
Hong Kong’s Brexit Ambitions
Could the city ever be independent from China?
Beijing Slams South China Sea Case as Court Ruling Nears
"China does not accept any dispute resolution from a third party."
Party Propaganda Rap Aims to ‘Tell Foreigners Truth’ About China
It says China has “terrible problems” but is peace-loving and affluent.
Books
06.28.16
John Birch
John Birch was better known in death than life. Shot and killed by Communists in China in 1945, he posthumously became the namesake for a right-wing organization whose influence is still visible in today’s Tea Party. This is the remarkable story of who he actually was: an American missionary-turned-soldier who wanted to save China, but instead became a victim. Terry Lautz, a longtime scholar of U.S.-China relations, has investigated archives, spoken with three of Birch’s brothers, found letters written to the women he loved, and visited sites in China where he lived and died.
China’s Li Sees Increasing Uncertainties After Brexit Vote
Sill, Premier Li Keqiang argues his nation has ample tools to meet challenges facing the economy.
Brexit Is Providing Great Fodder for China's Communist Propaganda Machine
Brexit is concrete evidence that democratic decision-making can lead to catastrophic results.
Top Chinese Envoy Visits Vietnam as South China Sea Tension Rises
Yang Jiechi and Pham Binh Minh expressed a need for agreements that prevent rows from getting out of hand.
China and South Korea Sound Notes of Caution
The People’s Daily said the British vote could indirectly unsettle China’s economy in the short term but was unlikely to leave deep, lasting damage.
China Has Foiled India's Bid to Join the Nuclear Suppliers Group
China insisted any concession extended to India must apply to its nuclear-armed neighbor Pakistan.
Predictions For Post-Brexit China-UK Business
We have to look at the motives of Chinese investors in Europe.
The British Brexit Vote Is Awful News for China
Behind Xi’s opposition to the UK leaving is China’s difficult trade situation with the European Union.
Taiwanese Scam Suspects in Cambodia to be Expelled to China
Rights activists and Taiwan say the plan reflects the great influence Beijing exercises over Cambodia through aid and investment.
China Brushes Off Doubts Over Support on South China Sea, Says It's Growing
China has stepped up its rhetoric ahead of a ruling by the Permanent Court of Arbitration in the Hague.
China Ambassador Wu Jianmin's Death Sparks Foreign Policy Debate
Mr. Wu’s past comments resonate with many at a time of high tension the East and South China seas.
North Korea Diplomat Expected to Attend Forum with U.S. Envoy in China
The forum would be a rare gathering of experts weeks after Xi Jinping said he would like to see the six-party talks resume.
Hong Kong Leader Vows Action After Bookseller Recounts Ordeal in China
The incidents have raised concerns that Chinese authorities violated the “one country, two systems” formula.
China and Indonesia in Maritime Clash
Southeast Asian nations deeply divided over how to respond to Beijing’s assertive approach.
China Imposes Blackout on Hong Kong Bookseller’s Revelations
With one fleeting exception, media consumers in mainland China were left in the dark.
China Orders 255 Shanghai Industrial Facilities to Shut for G20
The document, issued by the Shanghai Environment Protection Bureau, has ordered a wide range of companies to shut down for 14 days ahead of the G20 meet in Hangzhou.
Protests Erupt After Hong Kong Bookseller Breaks Silence on China Detention
Lam Wing-Kee has described how mainland authorities held him isolated for months. He said Hong Kong would become helpless if he “remained silent.”
Nephew of China’s Former Domestic Security Tsar Jailed for Graft
Zhou’s family has been ensnared in President Xi Jinping’s crackdown on corruption, a broad campaign that has felled officials at all levels of government including many of Xi’s top political opponents.
China Business Climate Draws Fire From U.S. Treasury Secretary
U.S. Treasury Secretary Jacob Lew says “high-standard bilateral investment treaty” would strengthen climate for U.S. businesses in China.
China Axes Taiwanese Children's Choir Trip
China has axed a visit by a popular Taiwanese children's choir after they sang the national anthem at the inauguration of the island's new president.
Conversation
06.13.16
A War of Words Over the South China Sea
Beginning earlier this year, four-star Admiral Harry Harris, the U.S. Navy’s top commander in the Pacific, has spoken out in speeches, interviews, private meetings, and testimony to Congress urging that the U.S. take more aggressive action...
Despite Narendra Modi's Stellar Efforts, China Can Still Destroy India's NSG Dreams
The 48-member NSG, set up after India conducted nuclear tests in 1974, regulates the trade of nuclear technology.
Filipino Nationalists Say Flag-Planting on Disputed Shoal Halted by China
The Filipinos' move comes as the Permanent Court of Arbitration in the Hague prepares to deliver a ruling.
The Disappeared: Faces of Human Rights Activists China Wants to Silence
Within a year, over 20 lawyers and activists are in custody facing political subversion charges.
A First: Chinese Naval Vessel Enters Senkaku Contiguous Zone in East China Sea
Previously, China had only sent its coast guard into Japan’s territorial sea and contiguous zone.
U.S.: Chinese Jet Makes ‘Unsafe’ Intercept of Air Force Plane
China demands the U.S. to stop close-in survailance flights to avoid their “unsafe interceptions”....
Xinjiang Residents Must Submit DNA Samples For Passports, Local Officials Say
Members of predominantly Muslim Uighur community are denied passport renewals and face discrimination, just in time for Ramadan....
China Rebuffs Taiwan President's Offer on Democracy
President Tsai Ing-wen made the offer via Facebook on Saturday in a post about the June 4 anniversary of China's crackdown on Tiananmen Square Protest.