China

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China is the planet’s most populous country and second largest by land mass. Its civilization is one of the world’s oldest, and it has maintained an advanced economy for two millennia. A single-party socialist state, China has been governed by the Communist Party since the establishment of the People’s Republic of China in 1949 under Mao Zedong, who would usher in both the Cultural Revolution and the Great Leap Forward.
China has become one of the globe’s fastest-growing post-industrial economies since reforms were put into place in 1978 by Deng Xiaoping and his supporters, and its rapid industry growth since then has led to competition with the United States and Europe. China’s expanding economic and global influence and perceived authoritarianism have contributed to its image as a formidable world power and played into both regional clashes and accusations of censorship and civil rights violations.
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Chronology of Coverage

Nov. 17, 2014

Several Chinese investors are funding indie horror film Abattoir that may not be approved by strict film censors in their home country; budget is under $5 million. MORE
Nov. 15, 2014

President Obama, attending Group of 20 summit meeting in Brisbane, Australia, pledges $3 billion to new international fund to help world's poorest countries handle effects of climate change; announcement is on heels of joint commitment with China earlier in week to curb greenhouse gases over next decade. MORE
Nov. 15, 2014

Food and Drug Administration expects to receive long-delayed visas soon for employees bound for its China offices; is trying to expand its presence in China, but China has held up visas for nearly a year. MORE
Nov. 14, 2014

Paul Krugman Op-Ed column praises agreement between China and United States on carbon emissions, contending it shows China's willingness to deal on issue of greenhouse gases, which in turn bolsters case for addressing climate change in United States. MORE
Nov. 13, 2014

Pres Obama's climate change agreement with China effectively places obligation on his successor to meet that goal; deal calls for United States to cut its planet-warming carbon pollution by as much as 28 percent from 2005 levels by 2025, setting up the environment as a winning cause in 2016 presidential campaign; Republicans bet they can make the case that regulation on greenhouse pollution will damage the economy and job growth. MORE

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Chinese Interests Look to Malaysia for Cheap Iron Ore, and Profits

By KEITH BRADSHER

CAA Resources, controlled by China, reopened “Iron Hill,” a dormant iron mine in Bukit Besi, Malaysia, and is ramping up production despite the ore’s falling price.

November 20, 2014, Thursday

MORE ON CHINA AND: China , Malaysia , Steel and Iron , International Trade and World Market , Mines and Mining , Metals and Minerals

When Calls for Revenge Overwhelm China's Courts

By DIDI KIRSTEN TATLOW

As the top court tries to shift the nation away from the death penalty, a family in a murder case in Sichuan demands “a life for a life.”