Guangdong

Severe Weather Strikes Southern China

March 22, 2013, 6:19 pm

Five provinces in southern China were assaulted by extreme weather, including a “super-tornado” and egg-sized hailstones.

Police and Villagers Clash in Guangdong Land Dispute

March 12, 2013, 5:32 am

Thousands of Guangdong police and Shangpu villagers clash in March 10 land grab battle.

Wukan Villagers’ Land Not Returned One Year On

February 20, 2013, 10:28 pm

Almost one year after the uprising in Wukan that brought international attention, another controversy is brewing over the failure to return land to the farmers as promised.

Chinese Provinces Reduce Export Targets for 2013

February 7, 2013, 7:29 pm

Despite a noticeable rise in China’s export figures last December, the country’s export-oriented provinces currently appear to share a pessimistic outlook.

Guangdong Province Announces Intention to End Forced Labor

January 31, 2013, 2:05 pm

Following earlier reports this month that China would discontinue its forced labor system, Guangdong Province announced Monday that it would end the reeducation through labor [...]

China’s New Party Head Solidifies Ties With Military on Guangdong Visit

December 13, 2012, 1:05 pm

The main reason for Xi Jinping’s recent visit to Guangdong was not merely to send an economic signal, but more importantly to visit with military leaders.

Bird Flu Outbreaks Reported Around China

September 24, 2012, 2:00 pm

Outbreaks of H5N1 avian influenza, better known as bird flu, have occurred across China this year.

Chinese Provinces to Launch Trillion Dollar Stimulus

August 27, 2012, 1:19 pm

A new stimulus package in China directed at local investment, meant to stimulate growth, is being eyed skeptically by economists.