China: Reverse Judgment in Show Trial of Xu Zhiyong
on January 27, 2014
The harsh conviction and four-year sentence of Xu Zhiyong is a pretext to chill popular protests against corruption.
Human Rights Watch
on January 27, 2014
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China's Deluxed Hotels: Modern Sumptuary Laws
on January 27, 2014
The new humility of both officials and hotels is a response to Xi's campaign against lavish spending.
China Accuses Uighur Intellectual of Separatism for His Advocacy Work
on January 27, 2014
The news comes at a time of intensifying bloodshed in Xinjiang despite a growing security presence by Chinese personnel.
China Reveals Members of New Leading Group on Reform
on January 27, 2014
The highly publicized nature of the meeting implies that the Party intends for the group to play a prominent role in future reforms.
A Dream Deferred
on January 27, 2014
The challenge the ICIJ expose poses to Xi's reputation as an anti-corruption crusader, is a vindication of Xu's advocacy.
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Xu Zhiyong’s Closing Statement to the Court
on January 26, 2014
Following is legal activist Xu Zhiyong’s closing statement at the end of his trial in Beijing on January 22, 2014.
Lowy Institute Interpreter
on January 25, 2014
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Ilham Tohti’s Arrest Demonstrates China’s Renewed Hard Line on Xinjiang
on January 25, 2014
Economist Tohti was reportedly arrested after 30 police raided his apartment, confiscating documents, books and hard drives. He is most likely to be charged with ‘endangering state security,’ which carries heavy penalties including life imprisonment.
Li Na Beats Cibulkova to Win Australian Open Title in Her 3rd Appearance in the Final
on January 25, 2014
Li Na made beat Dominika Cibulkova 7-6 (3), 6-0 the Australian Open final on January 25 to become the oldest woman to clinch the title in the Open era.