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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Mumbai school principal told to resign after being targeted by Hindutva website
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‘Heeramandi’ review: Lahore Luxe tawaif saga runs on empty
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Why are concerns being raised about the Election Commission’s voter turnout data?
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Banana republic in the making?: A South Asian perspective on India from Kathmandu
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‘Naach Ga Ghuma’ review: Soft landings in saga of a woman and her missing maid
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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: Diljit Dosanjh invites young fan on stage, dances with him during his sold-out Vancouver show
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Watch: School authorities turn classroom into swimming pool to encourage attendance during heatwave
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Watch: Woman recreates pet parrot’s choreography
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Watch: Neighbours rescue infant from second floor sunshade after she fell from fourth floor balcony
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Video: Listen to this acapella version of Shankar Mahadevan’s ‘Breathless’ by four singers