‘Missing’ Hong Kong Publisher Lee Bo Returns From China After 3 Months
The mysterious disappearance of Hong Kong book seller Lee Bo had prompted concerns about Chinese intervention in the city.
China Releases Lawyer Who Defended Churches Against Cross Removal Campaign After 7 Months, Ahead Of Xi-Obama Meeting
Zhang Kai’s release comes ahead of a meeting between President Barack Obama and his Chinese counterpart, but rights groups say China’s crackdown on lawyers and civil society continues.
Press Freedom In Hong Kong Declining, Say Journalists And Public After Mysterious Disappearance Of Local Publishers
An annual survey revealed public concern over press freedom growing faster than that of professional journalists for the first time, following the disappearance of five Hong Kong booksellers.
China Condemns Brussels Attacks But State Media Criticize US Foreign Policy, Say Europe Seems Powerless To Stop Terrorism
Chinese state media said Europe seemed “powerless” to prevent terror attacks, and risked being pushed into a “clash of civilizations.”
How China’s Anti-Corruption Campaign Is Putting Pressure On A Slowing Economy
China’s citizens are applauding the government's ongoing anti-corruption drive, but critics warn the crackdown — which has led to the arrest of at least 100 senior officials — is causing chaos as the world’s second-largest economy tries to rebound.
China Suspends Movie Distributor As Box Office Fraud Rocks World’s Fastest-Growing Market
The Beijing-based distributor of kung fu movie “Ip Man 3” is accused of faking more than 7,000 screenings to boost its ranking.
Chinese Media Praise Mark Zuckerberg’s ‘Cooperative’ Attitude, Fuel Speculation Facebook Could Be Unblocked In China
Mark Zuckerberg's meeting with the Chinese propaganda chief was praised by the country's official media.
China’s Public Sentencing Of Workers Protesting Unpaid Wages Seen As Sign Of Rising Tension Amid Slowdown
The local court said the move, which reflects growing tensions over unpaid wages, would be a lesson, but Chinese media criticized the decision.
Gory Warnings On Cigarette Packets ‘Not Consistent With Chinese Cultural Values,’ China’s Tobacco Regulator Says
Gory warnings on cigarette packets are “not consistent with Chinese cultural values,” the country’s tobacco regulator said.
‘No Contradiction’ Between China Hitting Growth Targets And Deepening Reform, Premier Li Says
In his annual news conference at the close of China’s legislative session, Premier Li Keqiang said the economy had passed the “stress test.”
China Not Facing Japan-Style Property Bubble, Housing Minister Says As Big City Prices Soar
Housing Minister Chen Zhenggao told reporters that despite soaring prices in big cities, China does not risk a Japan-style property bubble.
China Miners’ Strike Highlights Challenges For Government In Reducing Overcapacity In Loss-Making Industries
A strike by thousands of miners in northeast China has underscored the challenges the government faces in carrying out pledges to restructure loss-making industries.
China’s Attempt To Stimulate Slowing Economy Won’t Prevent Environment Cleanup, Says Minister
China's big cities, some of the most polluted on the planet, have continued to experience severe air pollution.
China Clamps Down On Gray Market Home Loans Amid Fresh Fears Of Big City Property Bubble
China will restrict loans for down payments on houses in a bid to cap a dangerous and dramatic increase in urban home prices.
Chinese Telecoms Giant ZTE Seeks Solution To US Commerce Department Ban, But ‘Uncertain’ Over Outcome
Chinese media say the ban is unfair and could deal a “heavy blow” to the world’s fourth-largest telecom equipment maker.
China’s Economic Blueprint Raises Questions About Ability To Balance Stimulus And Reform
As China unveils its economic goals for the next year, experts say there is tension between stimulus measures and needed market reforms.
G20 Calls For Use Of ‘All Policy Tools’ To Boost Economy, Says Structural Reforms Needed Too
G-20 finance ministers in Shanghai called for structural reform and stimulus measures in a compromise communiqué highlighting differing views.
G-20 Meeting In China Highlights Challenges Of Finding Coordinated Response To Global Economic Woes
The finance ministers' meeting highlights differences in approaches of major countries as they seek to deal with the global slowdown.
China Economy And Currency Sound, Says China’s Central Bank Governor Ahead Of G-20 Meeting, But Hints At Further Stimulus Measures
As G-20 finance ministers gather in Shanghai, central bank Governor Zhou Xiaochuan says China has plenty of monetary policy tools to tackle its economic woes.
Barbarians At The Gates? China’s Plan To Open Up Gated Communities Alarms Middle Class, Highlights Official Communication Problems
A strange debate over opening up gated communities has enraged the middle class and demonstrated the government’s communication problems.
US Risks Provoking Further Militarization of South China Sea, Should Recognize China’s ‘Rights’ As Major Power: Chinese Media
As China’s foreign minister defended sovereignty over disputed islands, a hawkish state newspaper said U.S. naval missions will lead to “more military installations.”
Overcapacity In China’s Industry ‘Ever More Destructive’ To Domestic And Global Economy: Report
The European Union Chamber of Commerce in China says attempts to tackle overcapacity are often undermined by local protectionism.
China Cuts House Taxes And Limits Land Sales In Bid To Sell Off Vast Housing Inventory
The latest financial moves are aimed at encouraging sales of the country’s huge stock of unsold housing. The government has made reducing this inventory a key priority.
South China Sea Missile Deployments Are ‘Not Militarization’ But US Naval Missions Could Lead To More: Chinese Media
China has said that the deployment of missiles on an island it occupies in the South China Sea are a legitimate means of defense.
China Reported To Have Deployed Missiles On Disputed Island In South China Sea, Foreign Minister Defends Right To ‘Self-Defense’
China’s foreign minister said the country has the right to "self defense" on islands it claims. Analysts said the deployment would add to tensions.
South China Sea: Chinese Media Accuse US Of Gunboat Diplomacy, Warn Of Heightened Tension
The Chinese missile deployment is designed to show Beijing's displeasure at U.S. missions in disputed waters, and at a planned missile defense system in South Korea, analysts said.
China’s Banks Issued Record $385B In New Loans In January To Boost Economy, But Bad Loans Hit 10-Year High
Attempts to boost the economy through cheaper loans may be having some impact — but rising bad loans worry analysts.
China Posts Worse-Than-Expected January Trade Figures: Exports Down 11.2%, Imports Plunge 18.8%
Seasonal factors may have hurt imports and exports in January, and analysts say figures show continuing challenges despite healthy domestic demand.
Chinese New Year Not So Happy For China’s Growing Number Of Unpaid Workers
With its economy slowing, China saw a record number of protests over unpaid wages in the run-up to the holiday.
As China Slows, Hong Kong Faces Up To New Economic Challenges
Slowing Chinese growth and market turmoil have hit Hong Kong, but analysts say the currency peg to the U.S. dollar must remain. Can the former British colony weather the storm?
