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China is the planets most populous country and
second largest by land mass. Its civilization is
one of the worlds oldest, and it has maintained
an advanced economy for two millennia. A singleparty socialist state, China has been governed by
the Communist Party since the establishment of
the Peoples 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 globes fastestgrowing 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. Chinas 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. Mar. 12, 2015

Human rights group Dui Hua Foundation says data showing criminal trials in Xinjiang region of China
increased 40 percent in 2014 over 2013 reflects mounting suppression of human rights activism and dissent,
particularly among Uighur minority. MORE

2. Mar. 12, 2015

Data released about China's industrial production shows slowest pace of increase since 2008, confirming
slowdown in country's manufacturing, real estate, and local government infrastructure spending, all traditional
drivers of growth; as China shifts its economy toward consumer spending, traditional strengths have turned
into liabilities that authorities may not be prepared to address. MORE

3. Mar. 12, 2015

Motion Picture Assn of America releases results of annual statistical survey, showing that world movie box
office was up 1 percent in 2014 from 2013, but that tickets sales in United States and Canada fell around 5
percent; highest growth in tickets sales was in China. MORE

4. Mar. 9, 2015

Japan has been intercepting Chinese aircraft over East China Sea for months, unnerving Washington and
underscoring just how far rise of China and its forceful campaign to control nearby seas has pushed Japan out
if its pacifist shell. MORE

5. Mar. 9, 2015

China detains nearly a dozen women's rights activists to forestall campaign against sexual harassment on
public transportation; Pres Xi Jinping has clamped down on grass-roots activism, making it hard for many
nonprofit groups to do their work. MORE

ARTICLES ABOUT CHINA

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With Plan to Join China-Led Bank, Britain Opens Door for Others
By JANE PERLEZ
Britains joining the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank over American objections will encourage allies like South
Korea and Australia to follow suit, analysts say.

March 14, 2015, Saturday

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Asia Rushes to Lower Rates, but Maybe Not Fast Enough

By NEIL GOUGH
A trend toward weakening prices is starting to weigh on economic growth across the region.

March 13, 2015, Friday

Q. and A.: Michael Meyer on Living and Writing In Manchuria

By EDWARD WONG
The American writers new book on China is based on the time he spent in his wifes childhood
village, a region known to people of a bygone era as Manchuria.

March 13, 2015, Friday

Where Beijings Trash Is Reborn

By SIM CHI YIN
Sim Chi Yin describes the recycling yards on the outskirts of Beijing that she photographed for the
launch of the @nytimes Instagram account.

March 12, 2015, Thursday

At Chinese Political Meetings, the Fashion Is Restraint

By JESS MACY YU
Once a stage for some of Chinas most powerful politicians and high achievers to strut the trappings
of their success, the sessions have been characterized by conspicuous nonconsumption this year.

March 12, 2015, Thursday

Conservationists Denounce Chinese Show Where Celebrities and Wildlife Share Stage
By SHAOJIE HUANG
A show in which entertainers hug whale sharks, kiss lions, feed pandas and dress up baby chimpanzees has come
under fire from groups that say such activities are cruel and dangerous.

March 12, 2015, Thursday

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Foundation , State Administration of Press, Publication, Radio, Film and Television (China) , WildAid , Wildlife
Conservation Society , Animal Abuse, Rights and Welfare , Animals , Poaching (Wildlife) , Reality Television

Chinas Tensions With Dalai Lama Spill Into the Afterlife

By CHRIS BUCKLEY
A comment by the Tibetan spiritual leader that he might not reincarnate has run afoul of the
Communist Party.

March 12, 2015, Thursday

Criminal Trials Rose Sharply in Chinas Far West in 2014, Group Says
By EDWARD WONG
The rise indicates that the authorities heightened the suppression of human rights activism and dissent in Xinjiang,
said an advocacy group based in the United States.

March 12, 2015, Thursday

For Chinese Economy, Strengths Are Now Weaknesses

By NEIL GOUGH
Traditional drivers of growth like steel making and real estate are now among the biggest
threats to Chinas economy, slowing faster than the market can be transformed.

March 12, 2015, Thursday

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Producer Price Index , Factories and Manufacturing , Infrastructure (Public Works) , Real Estate and Housing
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