Germany’s Unlearned Lessons Berlin must reduce its dependence not just on Russia but on China, too. Foreign Affairs · Dec 15, 2022
Xi Jinping's reelection may help Indonesian economy, but protests may worsen anti-Chinese sentiments Chinese President Xi Jinping has been reelected as the Secretary General of China Communist Party (CCP), making him secure an unprecedented third term as the country’s leader. The Conversation · Dec 13, 2022
China scrambles to recalibrate 'zero-COVID' policy WUHAN, China/BEIJING -- The administration of Chinese President Xi Jinping has rolled back some elements of its "zero-COVID" policy, as the slowing economy and public frustration with strict infection prevention measures stoke concerns within the government. The Japan News/Yomiuri · Dec 8, 2022
TikTok ‘has not and would not’ share UK user data with the Chinese government The social media giant’s director of government relations outlined its stance in a letter to a parliamentary committee. The Independent UK · Dec 8, 2022
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… Radio France Internationale · Dec 7, 2022
Hu Jintao reappears as China comes to standstill for late leader Jiang Zemin Former leader who was removed from a key meeting in October attended the memorial where Xi Jinping urged country to ‘turn grief into strength’ The Guardian - AU · Dec 6, 2022
Xi’s Shattered Illusion of Control Recent protests revive a long tradition of Chinese dissent. Foreign Affairs · Dec 5, 2022
'Colonial' China accused of depriving Tibetans of their own language, education Much of Western criticism of China focuses on the vast collection of "re-education" centers in Xinjiang. Predominantly focused on Muslim minorities, these centres have resulted in the incarceration of thousands of Uyghurs who are forced to study Chinese language and culture. The system, however, was first tested in Tibet. Radio France Internationale · Dec 4, 2022
Hong Kong’s courts in firing line as Beijing rewrites rulebook The case against Jimmy Lai has exposed tensions between the city’s common law system and Beijing’s tightening control. Al Jazeera · Dec 1, 2022
Xi Jinping in His Own Words What China’s leader wants—and how to stop him from getting it. Foreign Affairs · Nov 30, 2022
Pro-democracy movement unites Chinese Australians as community speaks out against zero-COVID policy Hundreds of protesters from Australia's Chinese community turned out in solidarity with those in China, the majority were Han Chinese people — the largest ethnic group in mainland China. ABC News · Nov 30, 2022
Florida's Gov. DeSantis criticizes Chinese government for stifling dissent, calls on Congress to punish Apple if company takes action he doesn’t like Gov. Ron DeSantis joined the ranks of many American leaders Tuesday, voicing support for Chinese citizens who have taken to the streets challenging their repressive, communist government. Tribune News Service · Nov 30, 2022
China’s Massive Protests Are the End of a Once-Trusted Governance Model Local tools of party power have been overwhelmed by zero-COVID. Foreign Policy · Nov 28, 2022
Evening Standard · Nov 28, 2022 China cracks down on ‘extraordinary’ zero-Covid protests It is a level of courage I can scarcely quantify. The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) runs a brutal, authoritarian regime. Freedom of expression is suppressed while dissent – whether online or on the streets – is swiftly censored and punished.
Evening Standard · Nov 28, 2022 Hundreds protest China’s zero-Covid policy in London as demonstrations held around world China is witnessing widespread protests on a scale unprecedented since the Chinese army crushed the 1989 pro-democracy protests in Tiananmen Square
The Independent UK · Nov 28, 2022 UK warns China after BBC journalist ‘beaten’ by police during protests Grant Shapps said there was ‘no excuse’ for the treatment of Edward Lawrence by Chinese authorities.
The Guardian - UK · Nov 27, 2022 Xi unlikely to tolerate dissent as momentous protests shake China Chinese leader will see widespread demonstrations against zero-Covid policy as threat to CCP’s authority
Daily Mirror · Nov 25, 2022 China records highest number of daily Covid cases since start of pandemic China has recorded a new daily record of Covid cases since the start of the pandemic as the country continues to stick to its strict "zero-Covid" lockdown strategy
Foreign Affairs · Nov 21, 2022 Xi Jinping and the Paradox of Power What Mao’s failures reveal about centralizing control.
The Conversation · Nov 18, 2022 Why did Xi scold Trudeau? Maybe because Canada spent years helping China erode human rights Chinese president Xi Jinping has given Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau a well-publicized dressing-down, accusing him of leaking to the media the contents of a meeting between the two leaders about alleged Chinese interference in the 2019 federal election.
Reason · Nov 11, 2022 'A Pretty Scary Moment': Dissident Chinese Students Say George Washington University Is Failing Them The CCP’s tyranny extends even to U.S. college campuses, where Chinese and Taiwanese students fear censorship.
The News Lens · Nov 9, 2022 Eyeing Global Food Crisis, Beijing Revives Elements of Planned Economy Beijing is promoting the development of supply and marketing cooperatives for agricultural products and state-run canteens as relations between China and Western democracies deteriorate.
France 24 · Nov 8, 2022 The Uighur ‘influencers’ working for Beijing’s propaganda machine If you watched some of the videos on YouTube featuring young Uighur influencers, then you would have no idea that a growing number of human rights organisations and the United Nations have documented China’s severe repression of this Muslim ethnic minority. In a study published mid-October, an Australian research centre…