Story Archive
2017-02-28
The demand for religion in China outpaces state restrictions and repression, Freedom House says.
2017-02-28
The island marks the 70th anniversary of an armed crackdown by the Kuomintang (KMT) that left tens of thousands dead in 1947.
2017-02-27
Factories are ordered to halt production to clear the skies of smog ahead of the National People's Congress in Beijing.
2017-02-27
The move comes as momentum builds for a truth-and-reconciliation style reckoning with the island's dark political past.
2017-02-24
Beijing protests after striking workers reportedly smash up a Chinese-invested clothing factory, demanding that those responsible be punished.
2017-02-24
The Israeli and German governments both say the comparison made by a speaker at the rally was "inappropriate."
2017-02-23
But lawyers and former judicial officials say the footage could be used to further target rights lawyers trying to do their job.
2017-02-22
Donald Tsang, nicknamed 'Bow Tie', is handed a 20-month jail term for breach of public trust and faces a further corruption charge later this year.
2017-02-22
Demobilized PLA soldiers and officers line up in parade formation outside Communist Party offices over lack of promised jobs and pensions.
2017-02-21
There are fears for the health and safety of future generations as experts say China lacks an independent safety regime.
2017-02-21
The move comes amid an ever-widening crackdown on women's rights activists by the ruling Chinese Communist Party.
2017-02-20
Commentators say the move is an 'expression of displeasure' rather than evidence of a policy shift in Beijing.
2017-02-17
Amnesty International seeks to highlight a worsening climate for freedom of expression in the city.
2017-02-17
Police unions say the two-year jail terms were too harsh, but the judge says they 'brought dishonor' to Hong Kong.
2017-02-17
The sister of jailed democracy activist Zhu Yufu hits out at a recent attack on her brother by prison guards in his Zhejiang jail.
