To further tease us, Jeep’s advertising in China seems to suggest the Grand Commander will be offered in a 4×4 model. The base price is equal to roughly US$38,000, while rumours are the aforementioned Grand…
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Beijing to demolish thousands of ‘illegal structures’
Authorities in Beijing have unveiled plans to demolish 40 sq km (15 sq miles) of alleged illegal structures, a move set to displace thousands of low-paid migrant workers. The city’s acting mayor said they would…
China’s fledgling hip-hop culture faces official crackdown
China Women’s News accused PG One of misogyny over his use of obscene language to describe women. The incident also seems to have triggered a crackdown on the entire music genre. A memo surfaced last…
EU, Sweden call for China to release detained publisher
On Tuesday, Swedish Minister for Foreign Affairs Margot Wallstrom said in a news release that China has given no clear explanation for Gui’s detention. Sweden has already summoned China’s ambassador in the Scandinavian country over…
Beijing’s population falls for first time in 20 years
(CNN)The population of Beijing fell for the first time in two decades, state media reported Wednesday, amid ongoing efforts by the city’s government to drive out migrant workers. Beijing’s population dropped by 0.1% in 2017,…
Chinese news outlets like to steal my stories — but they probably won’t take this one
Its failure has changed China” was again translated and published by major Chinese portals including Sina and NetEase , Beijing-based news and information content platform Jinri Toutiao, and technology news website cnBeta, which together generated…
China tries to quell protests over failed investment scheme
Qianbao had as many as 200 million registered users, according to Chinese news reports. The founder, Zhang Xiaolei — dubbed “China’s most notorious swindler” by one newspaper — turned himself in Dec. 26 to Nanjing…
Beijing to launch campaign to root out ‘low taste’ video games: Xinhua
BEIJING (Reuters) – Beijing is starting a special investigation campaign into online video games to root out those with “low taste”, the official Xinhua news agency reported. The month-long campaign that began Monday will seek…
Beijing, Shanghai record first population decline in 40 years
The population of Beijing and Shanghai, for the first time since 1978, recorded a slight decline in 2017, as China’s two mega cities strive to shed lower-end industries and slow population growth. According to the…
Beijing’s 2022 Games taking shape this year
A guide describes a model of the National Speed Skating Oval, dubbed the Ice Ribbon, at a project construction display in April. The venue is being built in Beijing for the 2022 Winter Olympics. [Photo…
Hong Kong book publisher ‘seized from China train’
Gui Minhai made headlines when he vanished in Thailand in 2015 and later resurfaced in China, along with other publishing colleagues from Hong Kong. He was freed from custody in October and has been living…
China faces protests after investment scheme collapses
Qianbao, Chinese for “Wallet,” had as many as 200 million registered users, according to Chinese news reports. The founder, Zhang Xiaolei — dubbed “China’s most notorious swindler” by one newspaper — turned himself in Dec.…
Beijing Guoan plead ignorance in Bakambu transfer saga
Beijing Guoan are pleading ignorance over the protracted fate of Cedric Bakambu even after the striker declared he was China-bound in a reported 40-million-euro deal. In a statement to AFP, the Chinese club declined to…
