Stories about China from July, 2014
7 July 2014
77 Years Ago, a War That Killed Millions Began Between China and Japan
Chinese President Xi Jinping spoke on the anniversary, as relations between Beijing and Tokyo have chilled over issues ranging from island disputes to the growing nationalism in both countries.
Government Jobs Remain a Sweet Retirement Deal in China Despite Clamor to Reform Pensions
"Iron rice bowl" jobs promise free pensions, a liability for the Chinese government in recent years as it struggles with a looming pension deficit amid changing demographics.
6 July 2014
4 July 2014
3 July 2014
How Technology Is Helping People Learn—and Even Save—the World's Languages
Forward thinkers are harnessing the unprecedented power of technology to bring languages back from the brink of extinction, and in rare cases, to resurrect an extinct language.
2 July 2014
Hundreds of Pro-Democracy Protesters Arrested in Hong Kong After Half-a-Million-Strong March
The protesters had staged a sit-in in the city's business district following a rally of half a million people demanding democratic elections free of China's influence.
About our China coverage
Oi wan Lam is the North East Asia editor. Email her story ideas or volunteer to write.
