International criticism once acted as a restraint on China’s crackdowns against dissent at home. Not anymore.
Tag: Communist Party of China
Pastor Charged With ‘Inciting Subversion’ as China Cracks Down on Churches
Wang Yi, one of China’s best-known Protestant pastors, has been charged for “inciting subversion,” suggesting a serious crackdown on religious groups.
Huawei Arrest Tests China’s Leaders as Fear and Anger Grip Elite
The detention of a Chinese tech executive poses a challenge for President Xi Jinping, who faces pressure to both retaliate and resolve the trade war with America.
China Watchers Demand Action on Harassment of New Zealand Professor
A letter signed by dozens of China experts demands that the New Zealand government protect a professor who said she had been harassed over her research critical of China.
Jack Ma, China’s Richest Man, Belongs to the Communist Party. Of Course.
Many business figures join the organization out of expedience. Likewise, the party sees benefits in associating itself with capitalist success stories.
The Land That Failed to Fail
The West was sure the Chinese approach would not work. It just had to wait. It’s still waiting.
Specter of Meddling by Beijing Looms Over Taiwan’s Elections
Officials are increasingly concerned that Beijing’s efforts to influence local elections now include a Russia-style misinformation campaign.
China Dispatch: A Retro Fashion Statement in 1,000-Year-Old Gowns, With Nationalist Fringe
A movement to revive ancient Chinese clothing now has up to a million followers and government blessing. But the fashion can veer into ethnic chauvinism among China’s dominant Han majority.
Five Takeaways From Our New China Project
Our new series, China Rules, shows how a country mired in poverty beat the odds and managed to become the most powerful modern rival to the United States.
Young Activists Go Missing in China, Raising Fears of Crackdown
The Communist Party appears to be redoubling efforts to quash a movement for workers’ rights that has spread across Chinese campuses.