BEIJING (Reuters) – China’s largely rubber stamp parliament on Sunday passed a series of constitutional amendments, including one that removes presidential term limits, allowing President Xi Jinping to remain in office indefinitely. The announcement of…
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However, a 35-year old IT industry worker surnamed Huang said her friends were concerned about China returning to the Mao era. “I saw on (state broadcaster) CCTV’s evening news that they were saying everyone fully…
Socialism with Chinese characteristics? Beijing’s propaganda explained
(CNN)Few political groups in the world have mastered the art of obfuscating phrases and confusing doublespeak as successfully as the Chinese Communist Party (CPC). From “socialism with Chinese characteristics” to the “One Belt One Road”…
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(CNN)Few political groups in the world have mastered the art of obfuscating phrases and confusing doublespeak as successfully as the Chinese Communist Party (CPC). From “socialism with Chinese characteristics” to the “One Belt One Road”…
Election Tests Hong Kong’s Stomach for Defying Beijing
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General Motors’ Baojun Brand Continues Its Massive Growth in China
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China silences critics of move to make Xi president for life
However, a 35-year old IT industry worker surnamed Huang said her friends were concerned about China returning to the Mao era. “I saw on (state broadcaster) CCTV’s evening news that they were saying everyone fully…
