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

· Mar 07, 2018 · 08:30 pm

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

· Jul 18, 2017 · 08:00 am

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

· Jul 16, 2017 · 08:30 pm

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

· Jan 29, 2017 · 01:00 pm

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

· Oct 23, 2016 · 11:30 pm

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

· Sep 04, 2016 · 04:30 am