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The Tang Dynasty never existed? Inside China’s bizarre viral history conspiracy challenging what happened almost 1200 years back, the astronomical claims behind it and why Beijing is taking the controversy seriously

A fringe theory circulating on Chinese social media is casting doubt on the historical authenticity of the Tang dynasty. However, this notion stems from unvalidated online videos and is heavily contested by historians. With a wealth of archaeological evidence upholding the Tang's significance, Chinese authorities are actively countering these unfounded…

The Economic Times

Women's public role shrink in China as official rhetoric shift towards family, children: Study

Chinese state media increasingly emphasises women's domestic roles, a shift from earlier public sphere portrayals. This change coincides with women's diminished representation in high-level political and policy leadership positions. Studies reveal a widening gap in media associations with public versus private spheres for women. China's demographic policies also influence women's…

The Economic Times

Global artists gather in China's 'millennium porcelain capital'

BEIJING, June 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- A report from People's Daily： Located in the northeast of Jiangxi province in east China, Jingdezhen is renowned both in China and abroad for its porcelain and is widely known as the "millennium porcelain capital." In January 2025, Jingdezhen's handmade porcelain industry heritage sites…

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Livable Changzhou emerges as magnet for global investment, talent

BEIJING, June 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- A report from People's Daily: Nestled at the heart of the Yangtze River Delta, Changzhou, east China's Jiangsu province, is a city where rich cultural heritage meets modern vitality. Leveraging its comprehensive industrial ecosystem, high-quality business services, and inclusive urban environment, Changzhou has steadily…

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Hope and inspiration: China-Greece cultural dialogue's contemporary relevance

BEIJING, June 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- A report from People's Daily: The second World Conference of Classics convened on June 9 and 10 in Athens, Greece. The conference brought together renowned scholars and experts from China, Greece, and other nations, providing a platform for participants to discuss how classical wisdom…

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German Sinologist: Chinese wisdom fuels development

BEIJING, May 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- A report from People's Daily: Helwig Schmidt-Glintzer, a renowned German sinologist and vice president of the International Confucian Association, recently shared his insights with People's Daily on the unique spiritual strengths and internal drivers of Chinese culture. He discussed how traditional Chinese culture heritage…

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More diplomatic and economic tensions surface between China, Japan as a bumpy week ends

A week in which longtime tensions between neighbors China and Japan ratcheted up economically and politically is drawing to a close with no sign of improvements

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Xi Calls for Stable Ties in Meeting With California Governor Newsom

Chinese president hosts leader of largest U.S. state for talks on cooperation in climate change and new energy

Caixin Global

G20 in Delhi, US ties, Global South leadership: Decoding Beijing worldview through Chinese press

China’s responses to the recently-concluded G20 Summit in New Delhi merits scrutiny given the tensions in bilateral relations, but also because it is a major regional and global player that has the ability to influence matters even in absentia. And it was the absence of Chinese President Xi Jinping from…

Newslaundry

China accuses 'some Western media' of COVID-19 coverage bias

China has accused “some Western media" of bias, smears and political manipulation in their coverage of China's ending of its strict “zero-COVID" policy

The Independent UK

Coronavirus: China masses take Covid fight into own hands as Xi Jinping sits back

BEIJING: Left to fend for herself after China abruptly ended the world’s strictest Covid restrictions, 31-year-old Share Xue and her daughter found themselves with 40C (104F) fevers and an expired bottle of Motrin.

The Times of India

American Democracy Is Still in Danger

American democracy must be protected from enemies foreign and domestic.

Foreign Affairs

China rallies for ‘final victory’ over Covid-19 despite rising cases

China has used its mouthpiece newspaper to rally citizens towards what it claims would be a “final victory” over Covid-19, as global health officials try to determine the facts behind the country’s outbreak.

Evening Standard

China rushes to boost intensive care beds, doctors and stocks of medicine as Covid surges

State media reports on increased efforts to boost health infrastructure, staffing and supplies

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Tribune News Service

China pushes triumphant storyline on COVID zero pivot

Chinese state media struck a triumphant chord over the country’s efforts to contain COVID-19, reflecting the government’s efforts to dilute perceptions that its shift away from the stringent approach was forced by public discontent.

Radio France Internationale

China: Jiang Zemin's death officially buries Deng Xiaoping era of fast reforms

Sirens wailed across China as the Communist Party eulogised late leader Jiang Zemin Tuesday, hailing him as a patriot who "dedicated his life" to the country. But the official press didn't elaborate much on his economic feats – institgated by Jiang's patron Deng Xiaoping, the man who opened China up…

Bangkok Post

Apple Makes Plans to Move Production Out of China

In recent weeks, Apple Inc. has accelerated plans to shift some of its production outside China, long the dominant country in the supply chain that built the world's most valuable company, say people involved in the discussions.

Radio France Internationale

China mourns former leader Jiang Zemin as funeral preparations begin

Mobile apps and state media websites turned black and white, flags on some government buildings in Beijing were at half-mast and flowers were laid late last week as China mourned the death of former leader Jiang Zemin.

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The Guardian - UK

Former Chinese leader Jiang Zemin’s body arrives in Beijing

Coffin was earlier driven through Shanghai in choreographed scene contrasting with recent protests

The Independent UK

China affirms zero-COVID stance, eases rules after protests

Chinese authorities have eased anti-virus rules in scattered areas but affirmed their severe “zero-COVID” strategy after crowds demanded President Xi Jinping resign during protests against controls that confine millions of people to their homes

The Independent UK

Reports say China aiming for less disruptive COVID policies

China's health ministry has said its severe anti-virus controls should be made less disruptive and a city with the world’s biggest iPhone factory has promised to ease restrictions

The Independent UK

In Xi's China, even internal reports fall prey to censorship

China's ruling Communist Party has long relied on a critically important and secretive internal reporting system to learn about issues considered too sensitive for the public to know

Radio France Internationale

Is the Communist party's old guard tiring of Xi's iron grip on China?

By rooting out his opponents through merciless "anti-corruption" campaigns and supressing all forms of criticism, Chinese leader Xi Jinping now seems to be untouchable. Thousands of delegates are set to rubber-stamp his bid to rule for a historic third term as they meet for the five-yearly Congress. But between the…

Tribune News Service

Xi defends COVID zero without showing China path out of pandemic

Chinese President Xi Jinping again defended his signature COVID-zero policy, while avoiding setting a timeline on when the strategy that’s become a source of growing frustration for the public will be changed.

Asharq Al-Awsat

China Signals No End to Zero-Covid Curbs

China's state media on Wednesday signaled no let-up in its strict zero-Covid policy to guard against coronavirus strains, publishing an editorial -- the fourth this week ahead of the Communist Party Congress -- vowing to never "lie flat" on virus controls. The messaging dashes widespread hopes from the Chinese public…

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