Stories about China from May, 2014
China President Xi Jinping's Xinjian Tour
Tea leaf nation reviewed China President Xi Jinping's recent visit to Xinjiang, a province troubled by ethnic conflict. The post read into state media's coverage of the 4-day tour and...
China is a Fan of ‘The Big Bang Theory’ After All
Soon after online video platforms were told to take down "The Big Bang Theory", China's state broadcaster announced it would show a censored version of the series.
China's Anti-Pornography Crackdown Nets Much More Than Porn
Fan fiction websites and others that “distorted mainstream values in the society” have been shut down as part of China's “Cleaning the Web 2014” campaign.
Infographic: Who Are China’s Rural Migrant Workers?
“Rural migrant worker”, a unique term in China,refers to a class of citizens no longer employed in the agricultural sector who nevertheless retain their legal status as peasants. ChinaFile published an interesting...
The Price of Press Censorship in China
At the China Media Project, Chang Ping discusses the implications of case of Wei Yinin, who abused his power to control internet press. Chang believes that the case should prompt deeper...
Anger Over Toddler's Public Wee in Hong Kong Runs Deeper Than ‘Good’ Manners
The incident underscored rising tensions between Hong Kong and China. Resentment among Hong Kongers over what they perceive as mainland tourists encroaching on their space is growing.
Train Station Blast Kills 3, Injures Dozens in China
The attack highlighted the grim challenges of security and simmering ethnic tensions in the resource-rich province.
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