View From China
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Why China put a social media ban on an imperial ruler’s name after Xi’s move towards indefinite rule
There's a very unflattering historical parallel for Xi Jinping's move to lift term limits. The Chinese Communist Party is having none of it.
Isabella Jackson, The Conversation
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Murky signals: By focusing on China’s English media, Indian analysts are misreading Beijing
The bellicose Global Times editorial does not reflect Beijing’s thinking. Beware.
Rajiv Ranjan
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Liu Xiaobo: A voice of conscience who fought oppression for decades has now fallen silent
The Chinese dissident, who fought for a freer China for three decades, died of cancer in jail on July 13.
Hermann Aubié, The Conversation
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Maharashtra ruling alliance accused of insulting state by placing Shivaji-style headgear on PM Modi
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This personal narrative explores the joy and irony of small-town life in India
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Constitution, cows, rations: Why Dalits in UP want to vote out the BJP
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Football: Sunil Chhetri’s legacy goes beyond the playing field
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Why there should be no place for a ‘Brahmin conference’ at Indian universities
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Watch Chinese men in uniform perform the (rather odd) 'chicken dance' to celebrate New Year
Behold the dancing capabilities of the Chinese military.
Scroll Staff
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China swims into foreign waters to catch fish as own stocks collapse, fuelling maritime disputes
Overfishing has caused several species, including the prized yellow croaker, to all but disappear from Chinese waters.
Micah Muscolino
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G20 Summit is Rising China’s chance to shine
The agenda hints at China’s vision for global order with focus on long-term rather than immediate concerns.
François Godement
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Watch: Aishwarya Rai Bachchan walks the Cannes red carpet with an injured arm
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Watch: Meet Figaro, the curious cat who loves to ‘help’ her human making pottery
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Watch: Messi, the dog from ‘Anatomy of a Fall’, walks the red carpet at the Cannes Film Festival
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Video: Being Muslim in today’s India
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Watch: Massive rainstorm hits Mumbai, strong winds knock down trees, damage cars