In a two-volume tome, the independent historian Yu Ruxin explains the crucial role of the military in Mao’s stormy Cultural Revolution.
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China’s Communist Party Turns 100. Cue the (State-Approved) Music.
A wave of nationalistic music, theater and dance is sweeping China, part of Beijing’s efforts to improve the party’s image and strengthen political loyalty.
‘Red Tourism’ Flourishes in China Ahead of Party Centennial
New and improved attractions dedicated to the Communist Party’s history, or a sanitized version of it, are drawing crowds.
Kim Jong-un Calls K-Pop a ‘Vicious Cancer’
South Korean music, movies and dramas are winning the hearts of young North Koreans. Their influence is seen as a threat to Mr. Kim’s grip on society.
Kim Jong-un Calls K-Pop a ‘Vicious Cancer’
South Korean music, movies and dramas are winning the hearts of young North Koreans. Their influence is seen as a threat to Mr. Kim’s grip on society.
Roman Protasevich TV Confession Was Coerced, Family Says
The statement followed broadcast of a video on Belarusian state TV of the activist Roman Protasevich confessing to organizing illegal rallies. His family says the comments were coerced.
When Covid Hit, China Was Ready to Tell Its Version of the Story
The government has been using its money and power to create an alternative to a global news media dominated by outlets like the BBC and CNN.
Grim Image of India Prompts Debate Over China’s Swaggering Propaganda
An official social media post contrasting Beijing’s successes with its neighbor’s coronavirus woes drew a backlash from some, who called it callous.
North Korea Warns Biden Against ‘Hostile Policy’
An official said President Biden had made “a big blunder” by characterizing the North’s nuclear arsenal as a threat to the United States.
Key Chains and Teddy Bears in Riot Gear: Hong Kong Promotes National Security
The government organized a day of citywide activities, from schools to the police academy, to encourage residents to support a recent national security law.