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A woman whose makeshift orphanage burned down has been defended by netizens, who say the government should have done more to help her.

The new membership of the Politburo Standing Committee augurs poorly for the chance for reform. Politburo members known to favor reform were not appointed, and several of those who were appointed have strong ties to former Party head Jiang Zemin. Responsible for the persecution of the spiritual practice of Falun Gong, Jiang wants to prevent his legacy from being challenged.

Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao’s recent proposal of a “clean government” and of fighting corruption in the “sunshine” is a courageous step that inspires hope that China may peacefully reform and resolve long-standing problems regarding rule of law and human rights

Heavy metals have contaminated one-sixth of China’s farmland, according to a scholar from the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Engineering. The amount of contaminated land is close to 20 million hectares (one hectare is equivalent to 2.471 acres) of land.

Daughter of Blind Chinese Human Rights Lawyer Deprived of Schooling.

After an inaugural four-day trial at sea, China’s aircraft carrier returned to the mainland’s northeastern port of Dalian on Aug. 14

Foreign journalists were treated to a favorite CCP defense strategy: deny the facts and blame the victims.

Jasmine Revolution: An aborted Chinese “Jasmine Revolution” may have been a trap to round up protesters and dissidents, analysts say.

“It’s a very creative way of explaining it through dance and music—very,” Janet Gane said.

Egyptian army restraint awakens memories of Tiananmen massacre and Chinese army commander who defied orders to kill.

A woman whose makeshift orphanage burned down has been defended by netizens, who say the government should have done more to help her.

The new membership of the Politburo Standing Committee augurs poorly for the chance for reform. Politburo members known to favor reform were not appointed, and several of those who were appointed have strong ties to former Party head Jiang Zemin. Responsible for the persecution of the spiritual practice of Falun Gong, Jiang wants to prevent his legacy from being challenged.

Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao’s recent proposal of a “clean government” and of fighting corruption in the “sunshine” is a courageous step that inspires hope that China may peacefully reform and resolve long-standing problems regarding rule of law and human rights

Heavy metals have contaminated one-sixth of China’s farmland, according to a scholar from the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Engineering. The amount of contaminated land is close to 20 million hectares (one hectare is equivalent to 2.471 acres) of land.

Daughter of Blind Chinese Human Rights Lawyer Deprived of Schooling.

After an inaugural four-day trial at sea, China’s aircraft carrier returned to the mainland’s northeastern port of Dalian on Aug. 14

Foreign journalists were treated to a favorite CCP defense strategy: deny the facts and blame the victims.

Jasmine Revolution: An aborted Chinese “Jasmine Revolution” may have been a trap to round up protesters and dissidents, analysts say.

“It’s a very creative way of explaining it through dance and music—very,” Janet Gane said.

Egyptian army restraint awakens memories of Tiananmen massacre and Chinese army commander who defied orders to kill.