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The West’s perceptions of China hold up a mirror to its own preoccupations. More nuanced analysis is much-needed. (Anthony Wallace/AFP)

The Chinese chameleon reimagined in the age of Covid-19

The West’s perceptions of China hold up a mirror to its own preoccupations. More nuanced analysis is much-needed

As banners and slogans at the demonstrations made clear, the protesters were not targeting the Communist Party of China. (Tyrone Siu/Reuters)

Three lessons from the Hong Kong protests

If China’s leaders cannot endorse a genuine election of the chief executive, they should at least revert to their plan of holding a popular vote

June 4 marks 30 years since the Tinanmen massacre in China. (AFP)

Reporting from Tiananmen Square in 1989: ‘I saw a lot I will never forget’

June 4 marks 30 years since the Chinese government violently ended weeks of pro-democracy protests in the heart of Beijing

Chinese President Xi Jinping attends the 2018 Beijing Summit Of The Forum On China-Africa Cooperation. (Lintao Zhang/Pool via Reuters)

‘Xi cult’ app is China’s red hot hit

A propaganda app that puts China’s powerful President Xi Jinping in anyone’s pockets has become a hit in the country

Students of Cida City Campus are left dejected as the future of the institution still hangs in the balance.

Historic meeting lauds lifetime power for China’s Xi Jinping

Legislators erupted into enthusiastic applause over plans to give the president a lifetime mandate to mould the Asian giant into a superpower.

Chinese rap singer Wang Hao

Bad rap: Chinese fans fear crackdown on hip hop

China’s emerging hip hop subculture seemed destined to run afoul of the Communist Party, which has dramatically tightened its grip on free expression

Members of the Presidium raise the hands during the closing ceremony of the Party Congress at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing.

Stage set for Chinese political theatre

China’s new leaders will soon reveal themselves in a piece of political theatre critics say is out of step with a fast-modernising society.

Web giants pander to Chinese government

Web giants pander to Chinese government

China’s largest internet companies have promised the government they will banish online rumours after whispers of a coup swept through the country.

Ai Weiwei regrets contribution to Olympics

Ai Weiwei regrets contribution to Olympics

Artist Ai Weiwei has expressed his regret at contributing to China’s successful hosting of the 2008 Olympics by designing the National Stadium.

Dalai Lama high court bid a ‘slam dunk’ case

ANC’s China visit falls on back of Dalai Lama debacle

High-ranking ANC officials visited China this week in what could be seen as the party’s unreserved support for Beijing.

A communist party in name only

China’s one-party rulers may have lost their focus but they retain their ruthless grip on power, writes <b>Peter Ford</b>.

From sports cars to slums: China’s huge wealth gap

Li Fu is 29, owns five cars and has a diamond-encrusted cell phone. Wang Qingzhan is 44, works as a cleaner and lives with his family in a tiny room.

ANC ponders Chinese policy

ANC ponders Chinese policy

Guarded documents about trips, one of which was leaked to the <i>M&G</i>, reveal the seriousness with which the party takes the "China way"

China’s media reach grows as paper launches in US

China’s global media expansion picked up pace this week with the nation’s top English-language newspaper launching in the US, company officials said.

Chinese labour laws buckle as economy darkens

Officials are turning a blind eye to routine violations of China’s labour law to ease the burden on stricken businesses during the financial downturn.

Post-Games China to refocus on economy, stability

China’s leaders will breathe a sigh of relief as the Beijing Olympics close, turning their attention back on the economy.

China quake death toll rises to at least 20 000

The death toll from China’s massive earthquake rose to at least 20 000 on Thursday as rescuers struggled to help survivors and hopes faded for a further 25 000 buried under…

Nearly 15 000 dead in China quake

The toll from China’s deadliest earthquake in decades climbed to nearly 15Â 000 on Wednesday as thousands of troops, firefighters and common civilians battled to save thousands…

Nobel laureates pressure China over Darfur

A group of Nobel Peace laureates sent a letter to Chinese President Hu Jintao on Tuesday urging the Beijing Games host to uphold Olympic ideals by pressing its ally, Sudan, to…