China - The News from China
20th Anniversary of Tiananmen
People around the world mark Six Four, two decades after Chinese forces unleashed military fury on peaceful demonstrators in Tiananmen Square.
People around the world mark Six Four, two decades after Chinese forces unleashed military fury on peaceful demonstrators in Tiananmen Square.
Tiananmen Square, 1989-2009
In 1989, Chinese authorities violently clamped down on pro-democracy demonstrators that had filled Tiananmen Square. Today, the square is still a vital center of Beijing, but references to the deadly events of June 1989 are kept tightly under wraps by the Chinese government and draw swift retaliatory action.
In 1989, Chinese authorities violently clamped down on pro-democracy demonstrators that had filled Tiananmen Square. Today, the square is still a vital center of Beijing, but references to the deadly events of June 1989 are kept tightly under wraps by the Chinese government and draw swift retaliatory action.
Chinese Dairy Executive Pleads Guilty in Tainted Milk Case
The chief executive of the now-defunct Sanlu Group, which was quickly pinpointed when the scandal over tainted milk products in China broke this past fall, has pleaded guilty to "producing and selling fake or substandard products," according to Xinhua, the official state-run media agency there.
The chief executive of the now-defunct Sanlu Group, which was quickly pinpointed when the scandal over tainted milk products in China broke this past fall, has pleaded guilty to "producing and selling fake or substandard products," according to Xinhua, the official state-run media agency there.
A Sakharov Prize Well Awarded
Congratulations to the very deserving Hu Jia, who has been awarded the European Parliament's Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought.
Congratulations to the very deserving Hu Jia, who has been awarded the European Parliament's Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought.
Tens of Thousands Sickened by Chinese Milk Products
Tainted toys, pet food, toothpaste... the scandal sheet goes on in China with the melamine-tainted milk powder that's sickened tens of thousands.
Tainted toys, pet food, toothpaste... the scandal sheet goes on in China with the melamine-tainted milk powder that's sickened tens of thousands.
Chinese Officials Harass Grieving Parents
A Chinese government that's tried to paint itself as "man of the people" in the wake of the quake is now showing it has little tolerance for parents protesting shoddy schools.
A Chinese government that's tried to paint itself as "man of the people" in the wake of the quake is now showing it has little tolerance for parents protesting shoddy schools.
China Allows Another Birth for Select Quake Victims
In the wake of China's devastating earthquake, the one-child policy limiting "legal" births has apparently been relaxed for couples whose kids were killed, disabled or severely hurt.
In the wake of China's devastating earthquake, the one-child policy limiting "legal" births has apparently been relaxed for couples whose kids were killed, disabled or severely hurt.
Russia, China Ink Nuclear Deal
Dmitry Medvedev has hit the road, and his first major diplomatic act as president of the Russian Federation is aimed at angering the United States.
Dmitry Medvedev has hit the road, and his first major diplomatic act as president of the Russian Federation is aimed at angering the United States.
Massive Earthquake in China
Tens of thousands die when western China is struck by a magnitude 7.9 earthquake on May 12, 2008.
Tens of thousands die when western China is struck by a magnitude 7.9 earthquake on May 12, 2008.
China's Quake Death Toll Could Reach 50,000
As photos of the devastation show, some key factors are contributing to the high death toll and hampering the recovery efforts.
As photos of the devastation show, some key factors are contributing to the high death toll and hampering the recovery efforts.
Thousands Dead in 7.8 Earthquake in China
Felt as far away as Vietnam, Thailand, and Taiwan, the massive temblor struck Sichuan province at 2:28 p.m. on May 12, 2008.
Felt as far away as Vietnam, Thailand, and Taiwan, the massive temblor struck Sichuan province at 2:28 p.m. on May 12, 2008.
China Imprisons Another Human-Rights Activist
In the wake of China's Tibet crackdown and the ensuing protests, the People's Republic jailed another vocal dissident: Hu Jia, 34, a prominent human-rights activist who has championed the cause of AIDS victims and other dissidents behind bars, was sentenced to three years and six months behind bars on the charge of "inciting subversion of state power."
In the wake of China's Tibet crackdown and the ensuing protests, the People's Republic jailed another vocal dissident: Hu Jia, 34, a prominent human-rights activist who has championed the cause of AIDS victims and other dissidents behind bars, was sentenced to three years and six months behind bars on the charge of "inciting subversion of state power."
CIA World Factbook - China
A primer on China's leaders, geography, demographics, economy, military, infrastructure, and more.
A primer on China's leaders, geography, demographics, economy, military, infrastructure, and more.