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China’s Christians Face ‘Massive Wave of Persecution’

It's the most systematic suppression of Christianity in China since religious freedom was written into the constitution in 1982.

China’s Climate Change Migration

China faces daunting challenges as migrants flock to environmentally fragile urban centers in search of work.

China’s Copycat Art Capital Struggles to Change

China’s government has invested millions to transition Dafen village to selling original works of art instead of fake masterpieces.

China’s Dog Meat Festival Opens Despite Opposition

Thousands of dogs and cats are slaughtered for human consumption at the event in southwest China’s Guangxi region.

China’s Great Famine: A Peasants’ Lament

Tens of millions are believed to have died from starvation during what the Chinese government calls the “Three Years of Difficulty” from 1959-1963. This report ...

China’s Incense Makers Keep Tradition’s Flame Alight

It's an important time of year for the villagers of Yongchun county, a mountainous area of China's Fujian province that supplies much of the world's incense.

China’s Internment Camps Aim to ‘Brainwash’ Muslim Minorities

China has established political “re-education” facilities with the goal of getting Muslims in the Xinjiang region to follow Communist Party dictates.

China’s New Mega-Farms Bring Profit, Pollution

The push toward large farms accelerated in China after a deadly 2008 tainted baby formula scandal that was blamed on small-scale producers.

China’s Senior Runway Models

As China’s population ages, some designers are seeking out models who can appeal to different generations.

China’s Xinjiang Policies ‘Misguided and Cruel’: US Ambassador

During a speech at the Hong Kong Foreign Correspondents’ Club, Samuel D. Brownback, U.S. Ambassador at Large for International Religious Freedom, called on ...

China's Farming Falls on Elderly

There's a massive group of young people leaving small villages to work in bigger cities like Beijing and Changsha. The result is a class of elderly farmers and ...

China's Millennials Get a Taste for Handmade Woks

It’s part of a growing desire among China’s young and wealthy for niche, handmade goods.

Chinese Army Vets Protest in Jiangsu

They’ve protesting on behalf of an elderly fellow veteran who was beaten by authorities while petitioning for better pension benefits.

Chinese Authorities Demolish Dissident Artist’s Beijing Studio

Chinese artist and government critic Ai Weiwei says he was not notified his main studio space was going to be torn down.

Chinese Children Learn Patriotic Spirit at ‘Red Army School’

Critics say ‘patriotic education’ is little more than brainwashing.

Chinese Coastguard Ship Douses Vietnam Fishing Boat in South China Sea Clash

The incident occurred on July 8 near the Paracel Islands, an island chain in the South China Sea claimed by both Vietnam and China.

Chinese Currency Widely Used in North Korea

As the economy teeters on the brink of collapse, many North Koreans prefer to use Chinese yuan.

Chinese Drivers Bewildered by Highway Interchange

After eight years of construction, a new highway interchange in Chongqing balances five layers of traffic with the highest 37 meters above the ground.

Chinese Hit the Tourist Trail in Laos

More Chinese tourists are traveling to Laos, while the number of Western visitors drops. But the behavior of some Chinese tourists puts off local people and ...

Chinese Investment in Cambodia Raising Tourism

An influx of Chinese investors and tourists is driving a high-end property boom in Cambodia's capital Phnom Penh.

Chinese Investors Protest Pyramid Scheme Investigation

Investors say the police investigation into investment vehicle Shanxinhui is jeopardizing their investments.

Chinese Language Instruction Popular in Myanmar Border Town

Teachers complain that students are exposed more to Chinese language than to the Myanmar language.

Chinese Metal Band Digs Out Ancient Poetry

Chinese black metal band Zuriaake dips into ancient Chinese culture to produce a unique blend of east and west.

Chinese Offerings to the Dead go up in Smoke

During Qingming, China’s ‘Grave Sweeping Festival,’ people burn everyday objects to honor their ancestors.

Chinese Police Arrest Hong Kong Activist Andy Li, 11 Others, for Attempting to Flee to Taiwan

In April, RFA conducted an exclusive interview with Andy Li about his hopes for Hong Kong. The Chinese Coast Guard said Li and 11 others were apprehended on ...

Chinese Police, Christians Clash Over Cross Demolition

An eyewitness told RFA that five people were injured in the clash.

Chinese Police Clash with Rare Earth Pollution Protesters

Local sources told RFA that dozens of protesters were injured in the clash, and 16 were detained.

Chinese Police, Protesters Clash Over Shoddy Construction

Protesters in Hebei province say apartments they purchased were completed behind schedule and were of poor quality.

Chinese Police Quash Month-Long Land Protest

One source told RFA that six people were killed in a clash with police.

Chinese Police Use Pepper Spray, Tear Gas in Clash with Land Protesters

At least seven people were injured when local residents protested the demolition of their village.