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Censorship in China
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The much-anticipated press conference at the close of the National People’s Congress was cancelled, discontinuing a customary practice that was established in the early 1990s.

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Efforts to defend Beijing’s official narrative have intensified this year, as the country’s post-coronavirus economic recovery slowed amid mounting problems.

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Open and candid exchanges about the national economy have helped authorities pinpoint problems and find quick solutions, but the silencing of prominent financial writer Wu Xiaobo could put a dent in those lively debates.

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China put its state machinery to use to selectively control the narrative about the pandemic, which has affected every individual in the country in one way or another.

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  • Police forcibly remove state media journalists from scene of explosion in Hebei province, raising questions about the right to report on disasters
  • Local authorities issue apology, saying emergency staff at scene had ‘poor communication skills’ and used ‘rough and simple measures’
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China grants licences to more than 100 new domestic titles, giving the industry another confidence boost after a video-game-related stock rout in December.

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NPC releases draft amendment to the Emergency Response Law: ‘no institution or individual shall fabricate or spread false information about emergencies’.

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The Cyberspace Administration of China says short clips that spread rumours or promote incorrect values are in the spotlight in its latest campaign.

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The National Radio and Television Administration has proposed a range of measures to ‘strengthen and refine management’ of short web dramas, including a sweeping review of each series’ cast, production, marketing and social values.

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Reports play up personal interactions between President Xi Jinping and American counterpart Joe Biden as well as the Chinese leader’s remarks on Taiwan, bilateral ties and Washington’s efforts to contain Beijing.

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K-pop singer Lisa of megastar group Blackpink gets ban from China’s Weibo, with fans linking it to her burlesque show at the Crazy Horse club. Actress Angelababy, who reportedly saw the show, banned too.

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New rules a bid by Beijing to provide cyber environment that is good for ‘physical and mental health’ of over 191 million internet users aged under 18.

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Interviews with students from top American and Chinese schools contradict assumptions about their views of the other nation and geopolitical relations.

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Toughened requirements on which apps Apple can offer in China are set to make it difficult for locals to download banned foreign apps like Instagram and YouTube, while also making life harder for app developers.

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Censorship imposed by Beijing keeps AI developers in China at a disadvantage, experts testify at a hearing looking into national security threats posed by artificial intelligence.

The accounts of the influencers, each with more than 8 million followers, breached regulations that restrict speculation, trading and promotion of virtual assets, Weibo says.