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Ben Blanchard

Almost 100 killed during attacks in China’s Xinjiang
Article
/ 3 August 2014

Almost 100 killed during attacks in China’s Xinjiang

Militant attacks in China’s far western region have led to almost 100 deaths, the government has announced.

By Ben Blanchard
Beijing insists on use of real names on micro blogs
Article
/ 16 December 2011

Beijing insists on use of real names on micro blogs

The Beijing city government has said that it will give users of micro blogs three months to register with their real names or face legal consequences.

By Ben Blanchard
‘Uighur attacks’ thwarted as Pakistan’s Zardari visits Xinjiang
Article
/ 31 August 2011

‘Uighur attacks’ thwarted as Pakistan’s Zardari visits Xinjiang

Attacks apparently planned by Uighur militants to coincide with a visit to the Xinjiang region by Pakistan’s president have been thwarted, China says.

By Ben Blanchard
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Article
/ 21 July 2011

China’s military elite: Disciplined, and tall

With handshakes and smiles, China showed off the friendly face of its most high profile military unit to foreign journalists on Thursday.

By Ben Blanchard
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Article
/ 12 July 2011

Space, China’s final frontier

China is developing satellites that will allow it to project power beyond its shores and which may deter the US from using aircraft carriers.

By Ben Blanchard
Politics to temper Brics broader ambitions
Article
/ 11 April 2011

Politics to temper Brics broader ambitions

The leaders of the Brics nations have voiced lofty goals, from rebalancing the global economy to giving the developing world more say in the G20.

By Ben Blanchard
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/ 10 March 2011

Chinese gaze in awe at rise in country’s billionaires

China may be struggling with growing income disparities, but when it comes to making a fortune, Chinese still believe that to get rich is glorious.

By Ben Blanchard
China media lauds Hu’s US visit as ‘masterstroke’
Article
/ 21 January 2011

China media lauds Hu’s US visit as ‘masterstroke’

Chinese media praised President Hu Jintao’s visit to the United States on Friday as a diplomatic "masterstroke" in easing tensions.

By Ben Blanchard
China denies links to Renault spy scandal
Article
/ 11 January 2011

China denies links to Renault spy scandal

China on Tuesday denied any connection to an industrial espionage scandal at French car-maker Renault.

By Ben Blanchard
China awards its own ‘Nobel’
Article
/ 8 December 2010

China awards its own ‘Nobel’

China has invented its answer to the Nobel Peace Prize, the "Confucius Peace Prize" and will bestow it a day before the Nobel.

By Ben Blanchard
Zuma looks to China to boost trade
Article
/ 23 August 2010

Zuma looks to China to boost trade

South African President Jacob Zuma, struggling with sluggish growth and worker discontent at home, seeks to boost trade on Monday on a trip to China.

By Ben Blanchard
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Article
/ 2 July 2010

Fear lingers in Tibet two years after riots

Outward normality has returned to Lhasa. But, more than two years after ethnic violence erupted there, residents still talk of fear and suspicion.

By Ben Blanchard
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Article
/ 29 January 2010

China a reluctant refuge for people from Burma

There is little love lost between the Burma businessmen, farmers and massage girls who flock to booming China and their host nation.

By Ben Blanchard
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Article
/ 26 January 2010

Chinese media scorn US for ‘politicising’ Google affair

Chinese state media stepped up their war of words with the United States over internet control on Tuesday, with a newspaper claiming a US conspiracy.

By Ben Blanchard
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Article
/ 25 January 2010

China casts nervous eye at erstwhile ally Burma

The giant red poster staring over China’s Wanding border crossing with Burma proclaims that their "brotherly feelings will last forever".

By Ben Blanchard
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/ 21 January 2010

China downplays internet feud with US

China sought to contain tension with the US over online censorship and hacking, saying Google’s dispute with Beijing should not be over-stated.

By Ralph Jennings and Ben Blanchard

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