Michael Zhuang

The campaign has spread across finance, security, and local governments as Beijing intensifies investigations into officials’ assets and political ties.

Forced mergers are being used to prevent unrest, but experts say the strategy is redistributing—not reducing—the danger.

Critics voice concerns over uneven sentencing and say the case shows how authorities use broad charges to curb online speech.

Economic slowdown, misleading job listings, and rising costs are eroding Shenzhen’s promise of upward mobility for a new generation.

Lawyers and activists say individuals can be secretly flagged by police systems, triggering long-term monitoring and restrictions on daily life.

New curriculum embeds Communist Party loyalty and political themes starting from elementary school, drawing criticism over ideological influence on students.

Former inmates describe violence and forced labor in a now-abolished system as online discussion is quickly censored.

Critics warn Beijing is reframing 'peace' as talks highlight divisions in Taiwanese politics amid China's continued military activity around Taiwan.

The campaign has spread across finance, security, and local governments as Beijing intensifies investigations into officials’ assets and political ties.

Forced mergers are being used to prevent unrest, but experts say the strategy is redistributing—not reducing—the danger.

Critics voice concerns over uneven sentencing and say the case shows how authorities use broad charges to curb online speech.

Economic slowdown, misleading job listings, and rising costs are eroding Shenzhen’s promise of upward mobility for a new generation.

Lawyers and activists say individuals can be secretly flagged by police systems, triggering long-term monitoring and restrictions on daily life.

New curriculum embeds Communist Party loyalty and political themes starting from elementary school, drawing criticism over ideological influence on students.

Former inmates describe violence and forced labor in a now-abolished system as online discussion is quickly censored.

Critics warn Beijing is reframing 'peace' as talks highlight divisions in Taiwanese politics amid China's continued military activity around Taiwan.