Chinese forestry officials on Wednesday denounced a report by a British charity outlining China's role in the international trade of elephant skin as fabricated.-- Delivered by Feed43 service
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Global Times Chinese forest officials slam UK elephant charity report
China Embassy berates Canada
The Chinese Embassy in Canada on Wednesday condemned a Canadian Senate motion criticizing China's activities in the South China Sea, calling it irresponsible and suggesting it would cast shadows over…General Secretary Xi stresses importance of The Communist Manifesto
Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, has stressed the importance of studying The Communist Manifesto.-- Delivered by Feed43 serviceGeological data made public by new ministry for first time
One of China's newly formed ministries, the Ministry of Natural Resources, has uploaded to a public database a massive amount of previously classified Chinese geological information, including estimat…Law to punish glorifying WWII invasion
Chinese lawmakers on Wednesday submitted a draft law to the top legislature seeking to protect the reputation and honor of heroes and martyrs by severely punishing those who glorify invasions.-- Deliv…China announces tax cuts worth 60 bln yuan for innovative, small businesses
China will make further tax cuts worth over 60 billion yuan (about 9.5 billion U.S. dollars) to drive innovation and entrepreneurship and boost the development of small and micro businesses, the State…China welcomes US visit to repair trade ties
The forthcoming visit of top US economic advisers to China represents a good attempt on the part of the Trump administration to bring China-US trade relations back to track.-- Delivered by Feed43 serv…Kungfu master fights to continue traditional martial art
He shops in vegetable markets and takes care of his grandson in his spare time, but when Huang Zhenjiang puts on his kungfu robe, he becomes a martial arts master.-- Delivered by Feed43 service
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Peoples Daily
China’s space station expected to reach out-of-this-world standard
Certain technologies used to build China’s first space station, the Tiangong, are expected to surpass those used in establishing the International Space Station (ISS), chief engineer of China's manned…Commentary: Urgent need for China to start new round of self-innovation
...China shifts from humble student of world trade to staunch defender: Chinese ambassador
...Ship-borne fighter jets take off from aircraft carrier Liaoning
...Trump sees to deal with DPRK in 'very open and honorable fashion'
...China's space station to surpass ISS in parts of technology: expert
...Tianjin seizes 600 Bitcoin mining computers over electricity theft
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South China Morning Post
Chinese tech company Huawei investigated for violating Iran sanctions by US Department of Justice
The US Department of Justice is investigating whether Chinese tech company Huawei violated American sanctions in relation to Iran, The Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday. It was uncertain as to…Korea summit could help clarify denuclearisation process ahead of Kim-Trump talks, says South’s ex-unification minister
The inter-Korean summit is a crucial stepping stone for peace on the peninsula and can pave the way for the planned meeting between US President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, a for…Tianjin police seize 600 bitcoin mining computers after local grid reported abnormal power usage
Police in north China’s Tianjin Municipality have confiscated 600 bitcoin mining computers after the local power grid reported abnormal electricity consumption. Eight high-power fans were also seized,…Donald Trump sends trade hawks to China as US considers further action against Beijing
Donald Trump has added some of the leading trade hawks in his administration to a delegation visiting China next week as sources close to the ongoing talks warned that the US was considering further a…Can the Korea summit move closer towards an end to hostilities lacking since 1953?
As North Korean leader Kim Jong-un prepares to cross the border to the South for talks, there is hope that a peace agreement may emerge after decades of on-off hostility. North Korea’s nuclear weapons…Why Donald Trump and Emmanuel Macron will need to talk about China
This week, as President Emmanuel Macron is visiting Washington, for the first ever state visit under the Trump presidency, the China question will be in the background. On both sides of the Atlantic,…Eight charged in China over ‘Ponzi scheme posing as P2P lender’ that took US$9 billion
Chinese authorities say they have exposed a Ponzi scheme that lured 60 billion yuan from retail investors, in what would be the latest success for the country’s risk prevention campaign. Eight ringlea…‘World’s biggest’ mosquito found in southwest China
A giant insect, said to be the world’s biggest mosquito, will go on display at a museum in southwest China next month. The supersized insect was discovered by Chinese entomologist Zhao Li during a fie…China's Guangdong province to impose tougher industrial pollution curbs
China’s southeastern manufacturing hub Guangdong province is planning to impose tougher emission curbs on its steel, petrochemical and cement firms from June as it bids to meet state air quality stand…Donald Trump’s attacks on journalists one of the ‘major threats to press freedom’ along with Russia and China
Press freedom around the world is under threat from a triple whammy of US President Donald Trump, Russia and China’s bid to crush all dissent, a watchdog said Wednesday. Reporters Without Borders (Rep…Chinese baby thrown out of parents’ van escapes unscathed
A baby boy has escaped unscathed after he fell out of his parents’ van in eastern China when one of its doors swung open following a sharp turn. The incident involving the 11-month-old child was caugh…North Korea’s nuclear test site has collapsed ... and that may be why Kim Jong-un suspended tests
North Korea’s mountain nuclear test site has collapsed, putting China and other nearby nations at unprecedented risk of radioactive exposure, two separate groups of Chinese scientists studying the iss…
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‘I didn’t mean to kill her,’ wardrobe murder accused told Hong Kong police after strangling girlfriend
A Hong Kong man accused of strangling his former girlfriend and stuffing her body in a wardrobe fought back tears in a later police interview and insisted he never meant to kill her, his murder trial…Hong Kong schools waiting too long to identify special needs pupils, Audit Commission says
One in three Hong Kong pupils identified as having learning difficulties for the first time last school year were around the age of eight or older, the government watchdog has found, raising concerns…Hong Kong’s top 1.5 per cent contribute more than a third of city’s income tax revenue
Over a third of Hong Kong’s income tax revenue was paid by the top 1.5 per cent of taxpayers, according to the latest government figures, leading legislators to call for the city’s highest earners to…Hong Kong opposition lawmaker Ted Hui snatches woman’s phone and dashes into men’s toilet – but later apologises
An opposition lawmaker known for his exaggerated responses to hot button issues on Wednesday apologised to a civil servant for snatching her mobile phone and running into the men’s toilet, as his poli…Why can’t I connect to Wi-fi? Free public network across Hong Kong slow and underused, government auditor finds
Free public Wi-fi in Hong Kong – the most basic of technological amenities – is still slow, patchy and mostly underused, despite the push to become a “smart” city, according to the government auditor.…Few complaints against dodgy service providers in Hong Kong make it to court, watchdog finds
The prosecution rate against dishonest service providers in Hong Kong was as low as about 2.5 per cent over a 4½-year period since the trade descriptions law was changed, prompting the government spen…What to expect when public consultation begins to deal with Hong Kong’s 1,200-hectare land shortage
To solve Hong Kong’s housing shortage, would you prefer to tear down a storied golf course for flats, or develop the fringes of the city’s much loved country parks? Or both? These questions will be pu…Jury ‘misdirected’ in former Hong Kong leader Donald Tsang’s misconduct trial, appeal court told
The jury that found former Hong Kong chief executive Donald Tsang Yam-kuen guilty of misconduct in public office was misdirected on fundamental features of the crime, a court heard on Wednesday. Tsang…Former Hong Kong police officer tells of pride in son Ken Lam, the hero who captured suspect in Toronto van rampage that killed 10
A heroic Canadian police officer hailed for the restraint and professionalism he showed in arresting the suspect in the Toronto van attack without firing a single shot has been identified as Constable…People who chant ‘end one-party dictatorship’ slogan are breaking law and should be banned from seeking political office, says Wang Guangya
Hongkongers who chant slogans in favour of ending one-party rule in China are breaking the law and should not be allowed to run for political office, Beijing’s former top official in charge of the cit…Hong Kong police asked to explain why they failed to obtain footage of suspected wetland arson
Hong Kong police were pressed on Wednesday to explain why they were unable to get CCTV footage documenting the early stages of a suspected arson case in an ecologically sensitive Yuen Long wetland ear…EU concerned over ‘gradual erosion’ of Hong Kong’s autonomy
The European Union has voiced concerns over the “gradual erosion” of Hong Kong’s high degree of autonomy as it questioned the implementation of the “one country, two systems” policy in its latest repo…
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China Daily
Automaker spreads the joy with Dream Fund program
For the past three years, Jaguar Land Rover has fulfilled its responsibilities as a responsible corporate citizen, leading initiatives through its Dream Fund program that have made significant achieve…Dual power skyrockets Jaguar Land Rover
Jaguar Land Rover has reached a pivotal point in its journey toward a new era of travel.IN BRIEF (Page 11)
Call to save Iran nuclear deal as Trump and Macron get down to business
GENEVA - Russia on Tuesday urged a United Nations nuclear disarmament forum to show its support for the fragile Iran nuclear accord by signing onto a statement, co-written by China, backing the deal.Optimism and caution from US ahead of Moon-Kim summit
WASHINGTON - The United States on Monday struck an optimistic but tough tone over the prospect of denuclearization on the Korean Peninsula, as the summit between Republic of Korea President Moon Jae-i…City 'united in grief' after 10 killed in van attack
TORONTO - At least 10 people were killed and 15 others injured after a van plowed into a pedestrians on Monday in Toronto, Canada.Another defeat for May as divisions brew over Brexit bill
LONDON - Britain's upper house of parliament handed the government its third defeat over Brexit in less than a week on Monday, voting down plans not to retain EU rights in national law before Britain…UN welcomes China's development role
During a recent visit to Nepal, I met Shuvakala Devia Das, a local community member from the Terai in Nepal. After flooding hit Nepal last summer, the entire community has struggled to recover. About…Beautifying the countryside
The construction of a beautiful countryside has been set as an important goal in the country's rural revitalization strategy. The strategy, mapped out by the top authorities in January, lists a beauti…Continued improvement, reform and opening-up
At the Boao Forum for Asia earlier this month, President Xi Jinping said that each age and generation have their own challenges and missions, and although China has come a long way, there are still ch…Historical opportunity to be a cyber power
Editor's note: At a national conference on cybersecurity and informatization on Friday and Saturday, President Xi Jinping called for keenly grasping the historic opportunity informatization has offere…Malaria in decline; end seen by 2020
Last year, for the first time in decades, China reported no indigenous cases of malaria, marking major progress in the prevention and control of the disease, the country's top health authority said on…
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China Post Online - Taiwan News
Opioid treatment gap in Medicare: methadone clinics
One in three older Americans with Medicare drug coverage is prescribed opioid painkillers, but for those who develop a dangerous addiction there is one treatment Medicare won’t cover: methadone. Metha…Bucks' Maker, other reserves step into NBA playoff spotlight
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Thon Maker is having his biggest games at the biggest time of the year. Not bad for a bench guy and someone who, as recently as last week, was a roster afterthought. Maker had never b…Air France cancels Taipei-Paris flights due to labor strike
Taipei, April 24 (CNA) Air France canceled its Monday flight from Paris to Taipei and the return flight because of a strike action by its employees, a company executive said Tuesday. Johnson Wan (溫爾功)…The New Dress code for the cinema in New Zealand: NO PYJAMAS
A Kiwi cinema sets up a dress code after noticing that the number of people wearing PJs to the movies has increased recently. Hawera Cinemas, a cinema in New Zealand has imposed a restriction bannin…Stuck in jail: Poor Mississippi inmates wait long for trial
BRANDON, Miss. (AP) — Jerry Sanders has been sitting in a jail cell on a relatively minor charge of methamphetamine possession for more than a year — longer than the sentence he could get if he’s conv…The Latest: Taliban attack checkpoint, kill 5 Afghan troops
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — The Latest on developments in Afghanistan (all times local): 11:10 a.m. An Afghan official says at least five soldiers were killed when their checkpoint was attacked by the T…Newcomer hopes for upset in race for Arizona's US House seat
PHOENIX (AP) — A Democratic newcomer is looking to pull off an upset victory for an open U.S. House seat in Arizona that has been held by Republicans since the early 1980s. Hiral Tipirneni, an emergen…
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Macau Daily Times
WeChat Pay hopes to expand business in Macau
WeChat Pay hopes to extend its range of operations in Macau, according to Grace Yin, operations director of WeChat Pay’s International Business division, who spoke to the Times yesterday during an int…Canada | Motive elusive after van driver kills 10 on Toronto sidewalk
Police in Canada’s biggest city are piecing together witness accounts and surveillance video trying to determine why a driver plowed a rented van along a crowded sidewalk, killing 10 people and injuri…Benfica wants to ‘leave a good impression’ of team and local football
After an unusually disappointing result obtained by Benfica Macau in Pyongyang on April 11, losing 0-8 against North Korean champion 4.25 Sports Club, the local team is looking to “change that image”…Q&A | Olivier Verschelde Lausanne Hospitality Consulting: ‘Macau is close to being a producer of gastronomy’
Olivier Verschelde visited Macau recently to present a two-day educational program on concepts and sustainability in the food and beverage sector. Verschelde is a senior consultant at Lausanne Hospita…Briefs | Lawmaker calls for teacher pay rise
Lawmaker Wong Kit Cheng has questioned the government over whether it is considering increasing the salaries of the city’s teachers, according to a report by Macao Daily News. “In order to stabilize a…MGTO submits F&B licensing bill to Legal Affairs Bureau
The Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) has confirmed that a draft bill – which proposes to issue a temporary license to restaurants – has been submitted to the Legal Affairs Bureau (DSAJ). Tempora…Analysis | Wynn Resorts’ next battle: Friends of Steve who remain on board
Steve Wynn may be gone from the casino company that bears his name, but he still has friends in high places, including the chairman of the board. D. Boone Wayson took over as chairman of Wynn Resorts…
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Huffington Post - China
Kangaroo Dies After Visitors At Chinese Zoo Hurl Rocks To Force Her To Jump
A male kangaroo at the same zoo was injured after a brick chunk was thrown at him.Here's Why You've Never Heard Of The Titanic's Chinese Survivors
A century ago, a racist press muddied their names when it didn't ignore them entirely.The President Is Recklessly Waging War In All Directions
Trump has lashed out at China, Syria and our own Constitution -- with no regard for what comes next.China's Version Of Twitter Reverses Gay Content Ban After Backlash
Sina Weibo's new clean-up measures will no longer include LGBTQ content.The Failure Of The Global Capitalist Fantasy
The trade war with China and Europe's far-right ascendence share a common lesson.2016 Mock Front Page Eerily Foretells Trump World
The Boston Globe gets head-spinning deportations, unfunded wall and trade war right.Internet Enjoys Sarah Sanders' Claim That Trump Is 'The Best Negotiator At The Table'
People were skeptical. Very skeptical.
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Brookings Institution
提高可再生能源利用率是电力低碳转型的关键
可再生能源的大规模开发利用是中国能源生产和消费革命的核心内容。长期来看，中国的电力需求仍将继续增长，但是自2012年以来，电力消费进入中低速增长时期，增速显著下降，为中国电力行业乃至整个能源系统清洁低碳转型创造了历史契机。近年来，电力供应趋于多元化，火力发电日益清洁化，可再生能源所占比重增加趋势明显。2017年可再生能源已占中国电力行业总装机容量的36.6%，总发电量的26.4%。根据《能源生产和…A Confluence of Two Strategies: The Japan-India Security Partnership in the Indo-Pacific
Fellow Dhruva Jaishankar notes that the primary driver of Indo-Japan ties is the shared concern about the implications of China’s rise. Japan’s reframing of its security roles and “normalization” of i…China’s currency displacing the dollar in global oil trade? Don’t count on it.
On March 26, China launched crude oil futures contracts priced in renminbi (RMB) on the Shanghai International Energy Exchange. These contracts are the first RMB-denominated futures that foreigners ca…Competing in Africa: China, the European Union, and the United States
Given recent developments in the global economy, especially Brexit and the Trump administration’s “America First” policy, it is worth assessing how Africa’s three largest commercial partners—China, th…The new agenda in China’s economic development and the Belt and Road Initiative
This year marks the 40th anniversary of China’s famous “reform and opening up” policy, initiated by Deng Xiaoping in 1978. As China pauses to celebrate miraculous growth over the past four decades, th…Is China willing to deal on trade? What we learned from Xi’s recent speech
Chinese President Xi Jinping’s speech at the Boao Forum for Asia assuaged investors’ concerns about a potential trade war—at least temporarily. The overt message was that China will continue to gradua…
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China Military - Official PLA News
PLA Army holds professional skill competition for staff officers
A total of 210 officers participate in the PLA Army's first professional skill competition for staff officers in Nanjing on April 23, 2018. (army.81.cn) By Qian Xiaohu and Li Dayong NANJING, April 25…SCO defense ministers meet in Beijing
By Ouyang Hao BEIJING, Apr. 25 (ChinaMil) -- The 15th Defense Ministers' Meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Member States was held in Beijing on Tuesday. Chinese State Councilor an…5th SCO military band festival kicks off in Beijing
The military band of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) performs at the opening ceremony of the 5th Horn of Peace Military Band Festival of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) at a sq…Russia, China will continue to build up defense cooperation
Source: tass.com BEIJING, April 24. /TASS/. Moscow and Beijing are developing a strategic policy to strengthen cooperation on defense, Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu said on Tuesday at the me…CMC vice chairman meets with foreign military officials
BEIJING, April 24 (Xinhua) -- Zhang Youxia, vice chairman of the Central Military Commission (CMC), met with senior military officials from Laos, Uzbekistan, and Belarus on Tuesday. While meet…President would like deeper SCO defense cooperation
China is ready to expand defense cooperation with other Shanghai Cooperation Organization member countries to boost their ability to handle threats and contribute to long-term regional stability and p…
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Caixin Online
China's Imports of Iron Ore Soar as Overseas Prices Tumble
(Beijing) – China is importing more than 85 percent of the iron it needs, as cheap foreign iron ore undercuts domestic products. Some 86.7 percent of the iron ore the country needed was imported in th…Culture Ministry Probes Live Web Shows over Porn, Violence Worries
(Beijing) – The Ministry of Culture is investigating popular live broadcast websites that are suspected of hosting videos containing violence and pornography.Several websites, including Douyu TV, Huya…Factory that Dumped Cadmium-Laced Waste in River Is Closed
(Beijing) – Police in an eastern city have detained several people and closed a chemical treatment factory that secretly dumped wastewater containing levels of cadmium more than 45,000 times higher th…Gravel Shower
Rescuers try to dig out a man buried under a pile of gravel. The dump truck turned on its side while veering to avoid hitting a motorcycle that ran a red light at an intersection in Yangzhou, in the…Guangzhou Tells Ride Apps to Stop Subsidizing Their Business
(Guangzhou) – Many car-hailing apps have stopped subsidizing passengers for using their service in Guangzhou after the southern city's government said the approach hurt fair competition.Companies incl…Empty Feeling
A customer prepares to buy empty beverage cans on April 13 at the store in the eastern city of Shanghai. The shop, Xuzhen Supermarket, opened on April 8 to sell only empty packages / Visual China
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China Economic Review
Looking at the world
Davos is on, and this year it is Trump who is the main speaker, as opposed to Xi last year. Much has changed in the past year, and most of it to the benefit of Beijing. The FT's excellent columnist Ma…Is the changing financial services sector still “sexy”?
WORKING IN FINANCELive-video streamer Kuaishou looks to raise $1 billion ahead of IPO
Chinese video-streaming start-up Kuaishou approaches $1 billion at the end of a funding round led by tech giant Tencent, with hopes to go public within the year, sources told Reuters.Qualcomm agrees $2 billion sales deal with top Chinese smartphone companies
Qualcomm Technologies Inc. has strengthened business ties with Lenovo, Oppo, Vivo, and Xiaomi, signing memorandums of understanding for sales of at least $2 billion over the next three years, Reuters…Didi reintroduces driver subsidies as new ride-hailing price war looms
Chinese ride-hailing giant Didi Chuxing is gearing up for another costly price war by reintroducing subsidies for drivers, Caixin reports. The company has quietly introduced a special membership card…Small businesses may bear the brunt of China’s financial squeeze
China’s renewed focus on curbing financial risks may have the unintended consequence of making life tougher for small companies, a key engine of job growth that the government has sought to promote, a…
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China Internet Watch
By 2022, will Chinese auto brands become strong enough?
After five years of a transitional period, China will fully open its auto market. By 2022, will Chinese auto brands become strong enough? On April 17, the Chinese government announced that it will scr…China mobile app user insights 2018
The monthly active devices of China mobile internet has held steady at over 1 billion units, seeing slow growth in 2017. The year-on-year growth rate also shows the gradual step-down trend. China’s m…How to use live streaming for successful marketing in China in 2018
In 2017, China's online advertising revenue is expected to reach 400 billion yuan with a share of over 50% in the overall advertising market. Driven by the increase of the internet users, digital medi…The secret recipe of GQ’s WeChat success
By doing three things right, GQ’s China WeChat account has undergone a successful social media transformation. On March 1, GQ magazine China’s official WeChat account GQ Lab published the article “Tha…Online account for over 21% of total retail sales in China in Q1 2018
The total retail sales of consumer goods in China reached 291.94 billion yuan (US$46.45 bn), up by 10.1% year-on-year, according to National Bureau of Statistics of China in March 2018. Of which, the…Top mobile apps in China 2018; led by WeChat, QQ, Alipay, Taobao, iQiyi
Mobile social networking is the top category of mobile apps in China by the average total time spent based on data from QuestMobile, followed by mobile videos, mobile games, and news and information. …
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China Law Blog
China Product Development: Manufacturing Rights are Key
I wrote a four-part series on product development in China, entitled, Hardware Co-Development in China: Do it Right — Part 1 is here, Part 2 here, Part 3 here and Part 4 here. This series helped expla…China Trademarks: The De Facto Public Domain Mark
One of the annoying quirks (or endearing features) of the Chinese trademark system is that the Chinese Trademark Office (CTMO) and the Chinese court system have different standards for what makes one…China Employer Sexual Harassment Policies
China employees can terminate their employment contracts and secure severance against their employer if their employer has not provided the labor protections or abided by the work conditions set forth…Protecting Your Product From China: The 101
One of the first things our China lawyers do when working with a company having products made in China is figure out the contracts and IP registrations that will ensure our client’s intellectual prope…China and The Internet of Things: Do You Really Own “Your” IoT Product?
China (Shenzhen mostly) is the primary destination for manufacturing of small electronic consumer products. And since Internet of Things (IoT) products are red hot, this means our China lawyers get a…China and International IP Protection: April 25, Live in Barcelona and Live Streaming
On the evening of April 25, I will be speaking live in Barcelona at a Red Points event on international and China IP protection. The event will be on the eve of World International IP Day and it will…
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China Digital Times
Photo: Untitled (Bailong Elevator), by Nicholas Chang
Untitled (Bailong Elevator) © Samuel Wade for China Digital Times (CDT), get_post_time('Y'). | Permalink | No comment | Add to del.icio.us Post tags: Nicholas Chang Download ToolsPRC Investment in Europe Raises Concerns
As Beijing continues its Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) and global influence campaign, criticism has recently turned towards Chinese investment in Europe, with leaders debatingTranslation: Peking University Senior Yue Xin on Education and Privilege
The following essay by Peking University senior Yue Xin shares her observations of social injustice and inequality of educational access in China. It was posted on her WeChat publicMinitrue: Stop Showing “Amazing China” Film
The following censorship instructions, issued to the media by government authorities, have been leaked and distributed online. Urgent notice from the Central Propaganda Department:Translation: Open Letter on PKU #MeToo Case
Gao Yan was a Chinese literature student at Peking University who killed herself in 1998 after her alleged rape by now former professor Shen Yang. Her case, The New York Times reportedPhoto: Untitled, by Peder Sterll
Untitled © Sophie Beach for China Digital Times (CDT), get_post_time('Y'). | Permalink | No comment | Add to del.icio.us Post tags: Peder Sterll Download Tools to Circumvent the
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CKGSB Knowledge
Chinese Toys: Play With a Purpose
Chinese parents today are willing to spend more than their parents’ generation were to make their children smile. Retail sales of toys and games in China leaped over 250% between 2011 and 2016, making…Learning from the Rust Belt: How to Revive Northeast China
China’s once-mighty industrial heartland in the Northeast, or Dongbei, has fallen on hard times in recent years. Could the key to its revival lie in the American Rust Belt experience? As happened in t…The Real Cost of Air Pollution in China
We all know that air pollution is bad for our health. But what is often overlooked is that high pollution levels also cause significant harm to our economic well being. Brian Viard, Associate Professo…The Uprising of China Fintech
China’s financial sector used to be famous for its poor service and imperviousness to innovation. Even today, when customers go to make a transaction at one of the country’s big state-run banks, they…Ioana Kraft on European Dreams and Chinese Realities
Ioana Kraft began her career in international law, and moved to China 14 years ago. Since 2009, she has been the General Manager of the European Union Chamber of Commerce’s Shanghai chapter, working t…Should China Worry About the Finances of Its Rising Middle Class?
As the Chinese economy shifts from exports and investment toward domestic consumption, the country is counting on the middle class to drive consumption levels higher. A good reason to be optimistic is…
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BBC China Blog
The Chinese lawyer who had his clothes ripped off in court
Wu Liangshu was photographed outside the Qingxiu District Court wearing only the remnants of his suit after being attacked by police in court.'Disrespectful' HK light protest scrapped
Part of an illuminated art display in Hong Kong is to be removed after its hidden pro-democracy protest message was revealed.The Cultural Revolution: A memory avoided
The Chinese authorities show little desire to dwell on the tragedies of the Cultural Revolution, despite allowing online discussion, says the BBC's Stephen McDonell.China military's recruitment rap video
We Shoot! We Kill! We're Loyal to the Party! - China's army seeks new recruits through a big budget rap recruitment video.Why are HK journalists submitting blank columns?
The BBC's Juliana Liu looks at why some columnists at one of Hong Kong's most prestigious newspapers are turning in blank columns to print.Outcry over Twitter's new China boss
The BBC's Stephen McDonell looks at the social media outcry over Twitter's new China boss - and what the fuss is all about.
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Shanghaiist
What's On, Mar 2: music festival, electronic music party, and gender equality conference
Where to go, what to do on March 2 in Shanghai.Science calls pork fat one of the world's top ten most nutritious foods
Pass the lard, please.What's On, Mar 1: historical drama film, ballet performance, and organ concert
Where to go, what to do on March 1 in Shanghai.McDonald's brings back Szechuan sauce in the US thanks to 'Rick and Morty' fans
Mala mayhem.Shanghai f&b personality Eric Demaret dies at 53
Chefs and personalities of Shanghai's f&b industry share their thoughts about the Frenchman.What's On, Feb 28: ladies night, shoegaze concert, and cyber security lecture
Where to go, what to do on February 28 in Shanghai.Footballer Wayne Rooney turned down big-money move to China for "pressure" at Everton
Dollar bills doesn't always work.
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Reddit /r/China
China sets clean power target for Xi Jinping’s new Xiongan megacity
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The Beijinger
Beijing Beats: Liars and Visionist at Dada, Hayze at Aurora, Violin Wielding DJ Mariana Bo at One Third
Beijing Beats brings you the best in Beijing nightlife each weekend so that you can soothe the woes of a long and stressful week with some out-of-body gyrating and some experiences you'd rather forge…Feel the Burn: Hacker-Pschorr Brauhaus Serves German Hospitality, Brews, and Sausages by the Bucket-Load
In the wake of TBJ's successful Hot & Spicy Festival, our fiery restaurant coverage continues with our Feel the Burn series. Those of you who acquired a taste for all things hot at the fest can maint…Strawberry Music Festival Returns This May Day Weekend With Strongest Lineup Yet
Strawberry Festival returns home to Beijing. Well, not exactly – don’t think we’re quite back to the days of having moshpits within the Sixth Ring Road (though Changyang Sport Park hosting the Grammy…Beijing's Newest 24-Hour Bookstore to Serve as Sanlitun's "Quiet Cultural Sanctuary"
Late-night Sanlitun denizens and aficionados in need of a destination after closing time can now muse over their sobering thoughts at Beijing's newest 24-hour bookstore located on the site of Sanlitu…Barista Specialty Lives up to Its Name With New No-Frills Nali Patio Café and Jet-Black Coffees
Back in 2014, a few years before specialty coffee began to percolate into Beijing's mainstream, Alex Liu was one of the first café owners to help galvanize the trend with his aptly named Barista shop…Personal Data From Food Delivery Platforms in China on Sale for as Little as RMB 0.10
This post comes courtesy of our content partners at TechNode. The personal data of people who have ordered food delivery is readily available for sale via several channels, investigative reporting by…Burger Favorite WasPark Joins Deal Beer for Late Night Munchies in Jiaodaokou
What's better than a nice, bubbly craft beer? A nice, bubbly craft beer with a burger, of course! The good people (person) behind Fangjia Hutong's much-missed hole-in-the-wall burger joint WasPark un…
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SinoSplice
Popular (blocky and backwards)
This ad (spotted in the Shanghai Metro) is interesting for a number of reasons: What caught my attention was the font. “Blocky” (sometimes pixely) fonts are quite common, but I’ve never seen one so “s…100 Chinese History Keywords
I’m not a history buff. I recognize it’s important to study history, and that no educated person should be ignorant of history. So while I do read about Chinese history, I don’t do it a lot. But every…Dining Characterplay and “My Type”
After you’re done admiring the map, check out the character 菜 at the bottom: (Sidenote! I have to wonder: why didn’t they choose to use chopsticks instead of a fork?) 菜 can mean “a dish (at a meal),”…Tomb Sweeping: A Fading Tradition?
China had its Tomb Sweeping Day (清明节) last week, and that meant a three-day national holiday from Thursday, April 5 to Saturday, April 7 this year. (And then we were all supposed to work on Sunday to…
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SupChina
Mingbai: Lu Xun, ‘father of modern Chinese literature,’ the doctor of souls
Mingbai (明白, meaning “understand”), written by Christian Føhrby and Deng Jie, is a daily newsletter that drops knowledge on things “everyone in China knows, but almost nobody outside the country knows…Controversial rapper PG One makes a low-key comeback. Weibo doesn’t buy it
When Wang Hao 王昊, a.k.a. PG One, one of China’s best-known rappers and probably its most controversial, mysteriously deleted all of his Sina Weibo posts on April 21, a few days before his birthday, an…Xi Jinping emphasizes the importance of the Communist Manifesto
If you thought Communism was dead, Xi Jinping would like to remind you that it is very important to study the Communist Manifesto. Xinhua News Agency reports: The purpose of reviewing the Communist Ma…‘Financial services is a people business’: Q&A with Wendy Cai-Lee, partner at Oenus Capital
As a partner at Oenus Capital, a real estate debt-and-equity fund that provides tailored investment solutions, Wendy Cai-Lee is a rare elite female banker who took the leap and started her own firm. S…
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China Hush
Two Chinese Smartphones Worth Checking Out
We love our smartphones, and they are steadily replacing more of our gadgets like digital cameras and alarm clocks, in fact, research has shown that making an actual phone call is way down on the lis…China’s ongoing love affair with gambling
It was recently reported that Macau’s gambling industry is seven times bigger than Vegas. That’s quite a large sum of money, especially when you consider that Vegas makes $6.5 billion a year – Macau,…Gambling in China
When it comes to gambling, China is a country of extraordinary diversity as for decades most forms of gambling have been illegal but despite this fact the country ranks number one in gambling revenue…Top 5 Digital Advertising Trends in China
China’s advertising industry is increased very fast, thanks to rising of the demands of the consumers. Unlike many Western and other countries of the world, television is not the biggest source of adv…
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Youngs China Biz
TELECOMS: ZTE Slapped with US Sanctions — Again
Bottom line: Washington’s new ban on ZTE from buying US-made components is not as political as China is portraying it, and is likely to be resolved within a few weeks after ZTE takes remedial actions…SMARTPHONES: Foxconn Rises on Apple, Huawei and Xiaomi
Bottom line: Foxconn’s taking of the smartphone manufacturing crown from Samsung reflects the resurgence of Apple and rises of Huawei and Xiaomi, and could ultimately force other brands to use such th…SMARTPHONES: Gionee Treads Water as China Smartphone Sales Plunge
Bottom line: Skidding sales in China’s oversaturated smartphone market are long overdue, and could claim Gionee as a first major victim by year-end. The inevitable is finally happening, and China is s…INTERNET: Alibaba Devours Ele.me, Meituan Swallows Mobike
Bottom line: Alibaba’s purchase of Ele.me and Tencent-backed Meituan’s purchase of Mobike underscore the growing rivalry between Alibaba and Tencent, as each uses its deep pockets to try and dominate…
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China Marketing Blog
9 Points Checklist for Building Your Chinese Landing Page
Are you looking to promote your brand in China? Building local web presence Chinese landing page should be the first step. Read out our 9 points checklist to guide you on how to localize your landing…Chinese Brands and Consumer Trust Issues
It is no secret that Chinese consumers quite often distrust local brands. Recent food scandals involving local firms have brought the reputation of some of them to all times low, some even thought bey…Book Review: Unlocking the World’s Largest E-market
In her new on China marketing, Ashley Galina Dudarenok, talks about one of the most important components of marketing strategy - the dynamic and rapidly evolving Chinese social media. The post Book Re…How to Succeed in B2B Sales in China
Selling to Chinese businesses can be a daunting task, especially for a Western company which is not experienced enough in operating locally and expecting Chinese following the decision making process…
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China Solved
Building Online Relationships with Business Partners in China (Video)
I was recently asked to give a talk to “digital nomads” about opportunities and challenges they may run into when building relationships online with Chinese counterparties. Join the Cross Cultural Bus…The International Negotiator: Apple in China (from FlashMBA.com)
Nothing stays off the table forever. Apple recently removed access to VPN services on its China App Store in compliance with government wishes. VPNs, or Virtual Private Networks, are the chief method…3 Negotiating Takeaways from the NK Coal Boat Maneuver
Win-Win with Chinese Characteristics The new US administration seemed to score a big coup in Asia last week, when China blocked a fleet of North Korean cargo ships carrying coal to Chinese markets. On…Three Negotiating Issues to Watch at the Xi Trump Meeting
The upcoming Xi – Trump meeting is the first face-to-face sit down between the two leaders. The US side has been clear about what it wants from China, but it’s not quite as clear what it plans on off…
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China Briefing
HR and Payroll in China: Eight Quick Tips That Can Make a Difference
A firm understanding of China’s laws and regulations relating to human resources and payroll management is essential for foreign investors who want to establish or are already running foreign-invested…China’s New VAT Rates: Prepare for May 1 Transition
China's new VAT rates are set to take effect on May 1, 2018. Companies located in or doing business with China should take action to adjust to the tax updates and determine how their operations will b…China-Germany Relations: Opportunities Emerge as Investment Ties Grow
In 2017, China maintained its spot as Germany’s largest trading partner for the second consecutive year. With growing economic partnerships, Sino-German business and economic ties are poised to grow s…SEZs in Thailand, Auto Components in India, and Pharmaceuticals in Vietnam – Asia Investment Brief
In this week's Asia Investment Brief, we look at special economic zones (SEZs) in Thailand, auto components in India, financial centers in Russia, and pharmaceuticals in Vietnam. The post SEZs in Thai…
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China Bystander
IMF Sees China’s Economy With Momentum To Face Headwinds
IN ITS LATEST World Economic Outlook, the International Monetary Fund has left its forecast for China’s growth this year and next unchanged from January’s 6.6% and 6.4% respectively. Both numbers are…China Shows Off Its Blue-Water Fleet
IT IS NO secret that China is building a modern blue-water fleet. What is notable is that more than half the PLA-Navy vessels that took part in the country’s largest naval review on April 12 have been…Asian Development Bank Pushes Beijing On Tax Reform
CHINA’S ECONOMY WILL grow by 6.6% this year and 6.4% next, according the Asian Development Bank’s newly published Outlook 2018. That is pretty much in line with the most recent revised OECD forecasts…A Sewbot In Time
CHINA IS THE world’s largest exporter of garments, worth some $170 billion a year. So far, the industry has escaped the retaliatory tariffs Washington is to impose on more than 1,300 Chinese exports,…
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China Dialogue
China is planning provincial quotas for clean energy
In March, China issued a draft renewable energy obligation policy that assigns provincial quotas for hydro and non-hydro renewable electricity consumption. The new system assigns electricity users, in…Rolling back vehicle standards harms health and the economy
Last week, an unusual group gathered in the Rachel Carson room of the Environmental Protection Administration (EPA) in Washington DC. Scandal-plagued EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt took time out from…The Food Revolution will start on campus
A gathering of people take their seats in a function room in downtown Shanghai on a Tuesday evening. It’s a mixed crowd. Old and young, smart professionals and students sit side-by-side in tightly pac…Carbon markets must balance stability and adaptability
The launch of China’s national emissions trading system (ETS) last December marked a major milestone in global efforts to deliver on the Paris Agreement. The addition of China’s ETS means that over se…
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A World of Chinese
Papped
He was “China’s No.1 Paparazzo”—until the government decided he wasn’tShow of the Week: The First Half of My Life
A novel about female empowerment devolves into a show about a jealous wife in our final SotWChina’s Navy Has Its First Overseas Base
Troops will protect trade and military chokepoint near Gulf of AdenRebirth of Reading
China's growing market for e-books and reading apps
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iLook China
The ‘Golden Age’ of the Song Dynasty: part 2 of 4
The Song Dynasty was responsible for innovations in agriculture that doubled the population of China from 50-million at the end of the Tang Dynasty to 100-million.The ‘Golden Age’ of the Song Dynasty: part 1 of 4
The Song Dynasty survived for 319 years, thirty years longer than the Tang Dynasty.Judaism in China
The Jews settled in Kaifeng, Henan Province in 960 AD after arriving along the Silk Road.Religious Influence in China
When organized religions meddle too much in China, the Chinese and/or their government eventually strikes back.
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China Whisper
The 8 Best Kayaking Destinations in China
China is a country full of natural beauty and wonderlust but it is not always the first destination that you think of when it comes to kayaking. This needs to be changed as China... The post The 8 Bes…10 Most Expensive Chinese Actresses
Have you ever imagined making RMB10 million per year? It is unimaginable for common people, but for film actresses, it is not a big thing. Here is a list of the 10 Chinese actresses... The post 10 Mos…7 Reasons to Study in China
The world is a big place and there are a lot of places to study away from what you might normally consider. Top of the list of places to go has to be China,... The post 7 Reasons to Study in China app…Top 10 of the Most Entrepreneurial Cities of China
China is a huge country with a lot of powerful cities. When we talk about China, people always think Beijing or Shanghai. Of course it’s the main cities, but you have also others very... The post Top…
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Welcome To China
New China and its 400m+ Supertall Skyscrapers
China has been the built the most skyscrapers every year for over a decade now, and last year was no exception with 77 having been built in 36 different cities. 12 were built in Shenzhen alone last ye…Modern Architecture Tourism in China
With China’s new found wealth it has been going through a long and much-discussed housing boom along with a boom in oversized, xenocentric, weird architecture and skyscrapers. While much of the grand…China’s SCARIEST Glass Sky Bridges – The Top 6
If there is something Chinese people like, surprisingly to some, it’s pushing the boundaries of their senses and the current glass walk bridge craze tickles that fancy just perfectly. Let’s take a loo…The Classic China Itineraries
So, you want to go to China, but where? China still fascinates us with its mystical oriental charm and ancient history, especially for first-time visitors. So, for a first-time China trip, let’s explo…Celebrating Chinese Australian History – a Timeline 1829 to 2017
Excluding Great Britain, Chinese are the oldest continuous immigrants to Australia beginning some in the early 1800’s. Their contribution to Australian society is immense and spans many fields over mo…
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Travel China Cheaper
Top 5 Tourist Scams in China (& How to Avoid Them)
As a tourist in China – or any foreign country – there’s almost no way around it: you’re at high risk to be scammed in some way. You’ve got a big, fat target on your back that says “I have money!”. Sc…How to Access Gmail in China | Expat Guide to Email in China
Is it possible to access Gmail in China in 2018? Even though Gmail has been blocked since the middle of 2014, I still check my email on a daily basis on my phone and computer, so I can tell you from e…How to Add a Foreign Credit Card to WeChat Pay
Earlier this year I heard news that WeChat had begun allowing users to tie foreign credit cards to their WeChat Pay account. Considering how much easier it is to purchase goods and services using WeCh…Using an ATM in China | What You Need to Know
For travelers, the easiest way to get Chinese renminbi (also called “yuan” or “RMB”) is via a local ATM machine. While it may sound daunting to pull money when you can’t read Chinese characters, it’s…How to Watch or Upload to YouTube in China | Updated 2018
So you’re traveling or moving internationally and you want to make sure you can access YouTube in China? Whether you just want to watch YouTube videos or you need to upload YouTube videos while you’re…
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Chengdu Living
Podcast #27: One Month in Chinese Jail
On this episode of the podcast I'm joined by Doug, who just emerged from nearly one month in a Chinese jail due to a visa law violation. The post Podcast #27: One Month in Chinese Jail appeared first…Podcast #26: Mastering Chinese
In this episode of the podcast I have a conversation with Phil, one half of the Chengdu-based Chinese language program called Mandarin Blueprint. The post Podcast #26: Mastering Chinese appeared first…Podcast #25: Moving Money Out of China & Bitcoin
In this episode of the podcast I sit down with Americans Johnny (of Johnny 5 Donuts, a previous podcast guest) and Mac to talk about moving money out of China and more specifically, bitcoin in China.…8 Photos to Say Goodbye to Chengdu’s Summer
To wish summer in Chengdu farewell, I've got eight photos from the season to share. The post 8 Photos to Say Goodbye to Chengdu’s Summer appeared first on Chengdu Living.Podcast #24: Sichuan Food in Chengdu
In this episode I speak with Jordan, founder of Chengdu Food Tours, which takes guests from around the world on a journey through Sichuan cuisine. The post Podcast #24: Sichuan Food in Chengdu appeare…
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Vision China
Not ‘Leftover’ Anymore
Chinese women have had to put up with one of the worst forms of emotional and mental harassment, unfortunately, even at the hands of their own parents. The family and societal pressure on women to get…The U.S.A. vs. China: In a Trade War, Who Wins?
Everybody seems to be talking about a trade war and who is going to pack the toughest punch: Is President Trump going to succeed, and how is China going to retaliate? While the U.S. administration is…The Chinese American Rap of the Phoenix
Bohan Phoenix is a Chinese American rapper who is steadily revolutionizing Chinese music. His music stands out because it’s not a mere imitation of the Western style. He presents himself as the produc…Experts Want Controversial Dead Bodies Exhibition Shut Down
A coalition of experts — including lawyers, academics, and medical ethicists — have called upon the Australian government to close down a Sydney exhibition displaying flayed, plastinated human corpses…The Indian Elephant in the Room
China has launched the One Belt One Road (OBOR) initiative to connect the continents of Asia, Middle East, Africa, and Europe in order to foster trade relations and regional cooperation. The initiativ…
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China.org.cn Travel
Volcano continues strong eruption in Bali, planes barred from passing
Mount Agung volcano in Bali, the resort island of Indonesia, continued powerful eruptions on Sunday with a column of ash spread by up to four km high, forcing authorities to ban flight in the territor…'Red tourism' sites ready for foreign visitors
Mao Haofu, 28, has returned from studying in Britain to his hometown in Ciping in East China's Jinggangshan city, which was the first rural revolutionary base established in 1927 by the Communist Part…China's growing business travel market draws global attention
China's business travel market is expanding rapidly, creating opportunities for travel companies worldwide.Light festival held at Nanshan park in Lhasa, Tibet
Scenery of redwoods in E China's Anhui
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Wild China
Top Destinations in China for Science Lovers
When thinking about technology and science, it’s hard to ignore China. With their four great inventions – paper, gunpowder, compasses, and printing – China has a lot to celebrate. They continue to see…Best National Parks in China
China has some of the most diverse landscapes in the world, including vast deserts, towering mountains, and perfectly terraced rice paddies. Many of the best national parks in China are renowned inter…Guilin: Adventure Family Vacations in China
Situated in southern China and famed for its vast karst landscape and expansive lakes connected by rivers, Guilin is an ideal destination for your adventurous family. Guilin is the well-known name, bu…Where You Should Go in Tibet
The Tibetan Autonomous Region (TAR) is one of the more mysterious, spiritual areas of the world. It’s also a region of superlatives: the tallest mountains, largest plateaus, and highest-altitude citie…3 Best Hotels in Lhasa
Lhasa, the capital of the Tibetan Autonomous Region, sits high up on the Tibetan Plateau. In the Tibetan language, Lhasa means ‘Holy Land’ and the city is a center of Tibetan Buddhist life and culture…
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