Wednesday, November 19, 2014

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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.
Keep up to date on breaking news in China and explore our extensive archive below.

Chronology of Coverage

  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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

ARTICLES ABOUT CHINA

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

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

When Calls for Revenge Overwhelm China's Courts

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.”
November 19, 2014, Wednesday

The Strange Religious Future

On the importance of expecting some version of the unexpected.
November 19, 2014, Wednesday

Asia Pushes Hard for Clean Energy

More than $250 billion a year will pour into renewable energy generation, two-thirds of Asia’s power investment, but the use of fossil fuels is also growing.
November 19, 2014, Wednesday

Growing Coral to Keep a Sea Claim Above Water

Two tiny uninhabited islets in the Pacific are at the forefront of Japanese research into coral reefs and of Tokyo’s claim to a vast economic zone.
November 19, 2014, Wednesday

Demanding Toilet Justice for the Women of China

On World Toilet Day, petitioners across China called on cities to install two women’s toilets for every men’s toilet.
November 19, 2014, Wednesday

China Seeks to Become a 'Polar-Region Power'

A day earlier, President Xi Jinping boarded a Chinese icebreaker in Tasmania and attended the signing of an agreement with Australia to strengthen their collaboration in Antarctica.
November 19, 2014, Wednesday

China's Industrial Heartland to Push Overflow Abroad

Hebei Province plans to shift some of its steel, cement and glass-making capacity elsewhere over the next decade, mostly likely to Africa and other countries in Asia.
November 19, 2014, Wednesday

Thailand Is Searching for Scores of Uighurs Who Fled China

The escapees, almost all women and children, left a shelter in southern Thailand in several separate groups this month, and about 120 remain at large.
November 19, 2014, Wednesday

When Is a Chocolate Shortage a Good Thing?

There may be less chocolate to go around and more people going for it, but there is a silver lining.
November 18, 2014, Tuesday
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Multimedia

Territorial Disputes in the Waters Near China
China has recently increased its pursuit of territorial claims in nearby seas, leading to tense exchanges with neighboring countries. A map of some of the most notable disputes.
Zhou Family Ties
Several members of Zhou Yongkang’s family have made investments in companies with ties to the China National Petroleum Corp., the state oil company formerly run by Mr. Zhou.
In China, a New Beginning
The Chinese Communist Party on Thursday unveiled a new leadership slate headed by Xi Jinping, who will face the task of guiding China to a more sustainable model of growth.
The New Members of China’s Ruling Body
All members of China’s Politburo Standing Committee, the group of politicians who rule the country, have close connections with former leaders. The top two figures of the new administration were also part of the previous government.
‘Princelings’ Reshape China
China’s “princelings” are emerging as an aristocratic class with an increasingly important say in ruling the country.
China's 18th Congress | Human Rights
The New York Times correspondent Andrew Jacobs discusses China’s record on human rights.
Changing of the Guard in China
The New York Times’s Beijing correspondents discuss the challenges ahead for China as the country begins its once-in-a-decade leadership transition.
China's 18th Congress | A New Leader
The New York Times’ Beijing correspondents discuss Xi Jinping, China’s new leader.
The Times in Chinese
The New York Times has introduced a beta version of a new Chinese-language website, which continues to grow in scope and functionality.

Multimedia

The Wen Family Empire
Diagram showing the family of Wen Jiabao and their business network.

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