Giant Mao Statue Appears in China's Countryside
on January 5, 2016
The 37 meter gold-colored giant sits in farmland near the center of a deadly 1950s famine resulting from Mao's policies.
China's Markets—A Sharp Reminder on Reform
on January 5, 2016
The old command model has reached its limits: if China wants things to stay the same, it will have to change.
S. China Sea Tensions Surge as China Lands Plane on Artificial Island
on January 5, 2016
China's increasing military presence in the disputed sea could effectively lead to a Beijing-controlled air defence zone.
How a Beijing Traffic Cop Lined His Pockets
Song Jianguo Used His Position to Trade Favors for $3.7 Million in Cash and Gold
on January 4, 2016
After rising from beat cop to Beijing traffic manager, Song Jianguo used his position to trade favors for nearly 24 million yuan in cash and gold
Dow Plunges After Rout in Chinese Market
on January 4, 2016
Weak economic data in China spurs global selloff, while Shanghai Composite declines nearly 7%.
After Mysterious Disappearance, Hong Kong Publisher Claims He Is In China ‘Cooperating with Authorities’
on January 4, 2016
China Selloff Sparks Gloomy 2016 Start for Stocks
on January 4, 2016
A 7 percent slide in Chinese shares, sparked by weak economic data, rekindled worries over global growth on day one of 2016 trading.
Greece-Sized China Outflows Highlight Policy Maker Challenge
on January 4, 2016
Investors are rushing money out of China as yuan weakens to lowest point since August.
China's Two-Child Policy Comes into Effect
on January 1, 2016
The Chinese government implemented the law after concerns related to the country's shrinking population and aging workforce.
China Says Extremism Losing Grip in Restless Xinjiang
on January 1, 2016
The government says it was broadly successful in maintaining stability in the far west of the nation in 2015.