The Communist Party has declared war on idol worship, part of a broader crackdown on what it sees as toxic celebrity culture that is poisoning the minds of the country’s youth.
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Pro-Beijing Clubs Will Help Pick Hong Kong’s Next Leader
Beijing is making it nearly impossible for the pro-democracy camp to win city elections. One tool: “grass roots” groups loyal to the government.
With #MeToo Case Against Kris Wu, China Hits Out at Celebrities
The detention of Kris Wu, a popular Canadian singer, has been hailed as a rare victory for the movement. But Beijing, wary of social activism, has cast it as a warning to celebrities.
Sun Dawu, Outspoken Chinese Tycoon, Sentenced to 18 years
Sun Dawu described enduring “misery beyond words” during monthslong police interrogations that forced what he said was a false confession.
As China Boomed, It Didn’t Take Climate Change Into Account. Now It Must.
China’s breathtaking economic growth created cities ill-equipped to face extreme weather. Last week’s dramatic floods showed that much will have to change.
Biden’s China Strategy Meets Resistance at the Negotiating Table
Washington hopes to find areas of collaboration, while also confronting Beijing on disputed issues. But talks between the two sides began with harsh words from Chinese officials.
Rescuing China’s Muzzled Past, One Footnote at a Time
In a two-volume tome, the independent historian Yu Ruxin explains the crucial role of the military in Mao’s stormy Cultural Revolution.
Rescuing China’s Muzzled Past, One Footnote at a Time
In a two-volume tome, the independent historian Yu Ruxin explains the crucial role of the military in Mao’s stormy Cultural Revolution.
Why Biden Seems Worse to China Than Trump
Accusations of hacking and other moves by the Biden administration have surprised and angered China’s leaders, who are pushing back with punitive actions and vitriol of their own.
What China Expects From Businesses: Total Surrender
Unlike regulators in Europe and the U.S., Beijing is using the guise of antitrust to bring powerful tech companies into line with its priorities.