Reporters were once a force for accountability in China. But President Xi Jinping has brought about what critics call a “total censorship era.”
Author: JAVIER C. HERNÁNDEZ
The Peacemaker at the Center of Hong Kong’s Turbulent Protests
Roy Kwong, a 36-year-old legislator, has emerged as a hero for the city’s youth and a leading voice for moderation during the political crisis there.
Hong Kong Protesters Storm Legislature, Dividing the Movement
After weeks of protest that took the high road, a smaller group’s use of force to enter and deface government chambers raises questions about direction and leadership.
With Hymns and Prayers, Christians Help Drive Hong Kong’s Protests
Christianity has had a striking influence in demonstrations against a proposed law that would allow extraditions to mainland China.
30 Years After Tiananmen, ‘Tank Man’ Remains an Icon and a Mystery
He is a global symbol of resistance. But who was “Tank Man” and how has he remained a mystery?
China’s Propaganda Machine Takes Aim at U.S. Over Trade War
Nationalism has surged as commentators attack “Giant Baby Trump” and vow to resist American demands.
In China, an App About Xi Is Impossible to Ignore — Even if You Try
Millions of Chinese are using the app as part of President Xi’s efforts to strengthen ideological control in the digital age. Critics say it fuels a personality cult.
China Expels Former Interpol Chief From Communist Party for ‘Extravagant’ Spending
The disappearance of Meng Hongwei highlighted China’s opaque legal system. His wife’s public appeals for help were a potential embarrassment to Beijing.
Why China Silenced a Clickbait Queen in Its Battle for Information Control
Ma Ling was one of China’s most popular bloggers. Then she became a target in President Xi Jinping’s campaign to purge popular voices that the Communist Party finds threatening.
With Streaks of Gray Hair, Xi Jinping of China Breaks With Tradition
Chinese leaders have long sported unnaturally black heads of hair. Mr. Xi is going gray as he builds his image as a man of the people.