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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Carnatic music: Violinist L Subramaniam’s new book looks at the 18th-century masters
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View from the Margins: A Dalit Christian explains why he will be voting for change
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Husna Bai: The tawaif who made Hindustani music a respectable profession for women artists
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EC rejects claims that EVMs gave extra votes to BJP in Kerala mock polls, SC reserves verdict
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Beyond the hype: Why the BJP is eyeing Tamil Nadu’s most prosperous region
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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: Unbelievable scenes of flooding in Dubai airport, streets, and malls after heavy rain in UAE
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Indian elections: How secure is the EVM-VVPAT process?
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Watch: Footballers of Indian clubs walk out on the pitch with dogs to get them adopted
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Watch: Dogs wag their tails to ‘conduct’ classical music orchestra
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Watch: Glimpses of Indian singer Sid Sriram’s debut performance at Coachella 2024