China’s 2020 relations with the US, Japan, Taiwan and more
Dec 29, South China Morning Post
2020 will be yet another year of uncertainty in US-China relations. China will want to be firm and assertive in protecting its interests but without confirming fears that it is the new global bully. READ MORE
China and Twitter: The year Chinese diplomacy went social
Dec 29, BBC News
Twitter is banned in mainland China, and most people do not have access to the site. But it seems clear that overseas envoys are being encouraged to use Twitter in a whole new way. READ MORE
Here’s what’s in the U.S.-China “Phase One” trade deal
Dec 16, CBS News
Some tariffs cut or postponed. China will buy more goods from U.S. farmers. Some tech theft concerns addressed. READ MORE
Photo Shutdown
Dec 11, Sixth Tone
Authorities abruptly ordered China’s two leading photo agencies, Visual China Group and IC Photo (the mainland’s equivalent of Getty Images), to cease online operations for “illegal cooperation” with foreign firms. READ MORE
Local Chinese library burns books in clean-up drive
Dec 10, Reuters
In October, the Ministry of Education called on school libraries nationwide to get rid of books “that damage the unity of the country, sovereignty or its territory; books that upset society’s order and damage societal stability; books that violate the (Communist) Party’s guidelines and policies, smear or defame the party, the country’s leaders and heroes”. READ MORE
China tells government offices to remove all foreign computer equipment
Dec 8, The Guardian
This is the first known public directive from Beijing setting specific targets limiting China’s use of foreign technology, though it is part a wider move within China to increase its reliance on domestic technology. READ MORE
‘Phase one’ deal unlikely to be a real victory for China or the US
Nov 28, CNBC
The phase one deal’s really about the resolvable negotiable stuff in the first place — the more difficult non-negotiable items are put back and delayed. READ MORE
China has overtaken US as world’s largest diplomatic power
Nov 27, CNN World
China now has 276 diplomatic posts globally, three more than the US. While they have an equal number of embassies, Beijing has more consulates around the world than Washington. READ MORE
China’s largest military parade marks National Day
Oct 1, South China Morning Post
A lavish military parade was held on October 1, 2019, in Beijing to celebrate the 70th. WATCH 3:30 VIDEO
China displays ‘a military show of strength’ at its 70th birthday bash
Oct 1, 2019 South China Morning News
WATCH 3:18 VIDEO
China’s Leaders of Party and State
April 4, 2018 Fairbank Center for Chinese Studies
After the First Sessions of the 13th NPC and CPPCC… Great Infographic!
China’s Economic Governance: Key People and Initiatives
April 4, 2018 Fairbank Center for Chinese Studies
A visual guide to the leaders of China’s economy… Great Infographic!
