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A selection of news from and about China. Most of these articles were aired in Mandarin or Cantonese and can be found, in their original language, on the Web sites, in written and audio format. For maps, slideshows, and videos, please visit the multimedia section of the Mandarin and Cantonese Web sites.

China's Para-Police 'Abuse Authority'

2012-05-23

A new report slams the country's 'chengguan' urban officers.

Cyber Activist on Trial in Yunnan

2012-05-23

The Chinese dissident's lawyer says charges against him are 'trumped up.'

House Church Asked to Halt Activities

2012-05-22

Chinese authorities move to increase restrictions on unofficial churches.

Death Row Billionaire Gets Reprieve

2012-05-22

Chinese netizens see a sentenced businesswoman as a scapegoat for wider corruption.

Lawyers Challenge Visit Ban

2012-05-22

A group of attorneys say Chinese authorities are interfering with their bid to defend an activist's nephew.

Demolition Sparks Violent Clash

2012-05-21

Farmers in eastern China battle with police escorting a crew to demolish their homes.

Chen Quiet Amid Fears for Nephew

2012-05-21

Blind Chinese activist may keep 'a low profile' for the next few weeks.

Treason Trial for Ex-Police Chief

2012-05-21

Political moves point to factional strife ahead of a scheduled leadership change in China.

Chen Guangcheng Arrives in US

2012-05-19

The blind activist, one of China's most prominent dissidents, has left the country to begin a life in New York.

Petitioner Sent to Mental Hospital

2012-05-18

Chinese authorities have a petitioner committed after she approached Premier Wen Jiabao.

Lawyer Detained for 'Making Trouble'

2012-05-18

Chinese authorities hold a lawyer following protests over a land grab.

Most Wanted Smuggler Gets Life

2012-05-18

Ex-Chinese billionaire is sentenced nearly a year after his extradition from Canada.

North Koreans Kidnap Chinese Fishermen

2012-05-17

Nearly 30 sailors are held for ransom while fishing off of the coast of northeast China.

China Plays 'Hard and Soft'

2012-05-17

China and the Philippines back away from a confrontation in the South China Sea.

Chen Brother 'Tortured': Group

2012-05-17

A Hong Kong rights group says authorities terrorized the Chinese dissident's family after his escape from house arrest.

Shenzhen Protesters Block Road

2012-05-16

Residents of an apartment complex in southern China accuse their management of corruption.

Chen Passport 'in 15 Days'

2012-05-16

But concerns remain over the fate of the Chinese activist's nephew, who is being held on what some call trumped-up charges.

Fuzhou Mayor Flees Land Complaint

2012-05-15

Villagers in southeastern China say corrupt officials stole from their compensation packages.

Concerns Over Chen Passport

2012-05-15

The activist wonders when he will be able to leave China for the US as promised.

Clinic Death Sparks Protests

2012-05-14

Thousands demonstrate over alleged malpractice at a privately-owned clinic in southwestern China.

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