Move over Captain America, "Captain China" Is on the Way
on May 11, 2016
Joe and Anthony Russo, directors of the Marvel franchise’s last two films, will co-produce China’s own version of Captain America.
Watch: Queen Elizabeth II Shocked by 'Very Rude' Chinese Officials Ahead of State Visit
on May 11, 2016
The queen was filmed talking to Metropolitan Police Commander Lucy D’Orsi at her first garden party of the year.
China’s Nuclear Industry Goes Global
on May 11, 2016
The Dark Side of Country Life
on May 11, 2016
The last time we peeked at Lei Hu’s photo blog, Lei was giving us a cheery look at a China that we rarely get to see: the countryside and its beauty. But there’s a dark side to country life in China, as well, and a new blog post from Lei explores some of the less romantic aspects of life outside the city.
Why Chinese Companies in Africa Are Improving Their Behavior
A China in Africa Podcast
on May 11, 2016
Chinese companies around the world, particularly in Africa, have a well-earned reputation for being bad corporate citizens. There are countless stories of labor rights violations, disregard of environmental policies, and lack of engagement with local communities, among many other allegations. While all of these examples highlight a serious problem in China’s overseas corporate governance, it doesn’t tell the whole story.
Chinese Police Uncover Huge Fake Jellyfish 'Scam'
on May 10, 2016
Police in eastern China have raided two fake jellyfish workshops, saying more than 10 tonnes is thought to have made its way into local food markets.
Beijing Tipped to Ramp up International Pressure on Taipei amid Tsai's Silence on Cross-Strait Consensus
on May 10, 2016
Beijing will continue to press for its interpretation of “one China” principle.
China's Xi Congratulates North Korea's Kim on New Title
on May 10, 2016
Xi Congratulates Kim Jong Un on being chairman of the ruling Workers' Party of Korea, underscoring traditional ties between the communist neighbors despite recent strains.
China Scrambles Fighters as U.S. Sails Warship near Chinese-Claimed Reef
on May 10, 2016
China denounced the U.S. patrol as an illegal threat to peace which only went to show its defense installations in the area were necessary.
Buddha of Medicine Bhaishajyaguru
on May 10, 2016
In this mural, Bhaishajyaguru, the Buddha of medicine, wears a red robe and is attended by a large assembly of related deities, including two seated bodhisattvas who hold symbols for the sun and the moon. The twelve warriors, six at each side, symbolize the Buddha’s vows to help others. Yuan dynasty, circa 1319.
