The latest probe follows the downfall of a series of other senior members of the country’s security apparatus.
The phenomenon is in stark contrast to China’s official clubs and elite politics, where female participation is minimal, if not absent.
In this week’s issue of the Global Impact newsletter, we reflect on renewed hope for the resumption of a search for Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 a decade after its mysterious disappearance.
For those left behind, the need to find their children, grandchildren and parents is as urgent as ever.
Top filmmaker Zhang Yimou’s new drama about justifiable defence filled mainland cinemas over Lunar New Year but is it realistic?
YOLO, Pegasus and Boonie Bears make up top three, followed by Zhang Yimou’s Article 20, while Hollywood and Hong Kong no-show continues.
The debate over the ban on setting off fireworks and firecrackers to celebrate the new year arises anew every time the festival comes around. A balance should be struck, and local governments have the leeway to set regulations appropriate to the situation.
Local governments and China’s top court are both tackling marriage tradition of a groom paying the bride’s family, calling it a ‘burden’ and ‘extortion’ but women’s rights advocates say addressing gender inequalities may be effective.
The first Politburo meeting of 2024 – a year that marks the 75th anniversary of the People’s Republic – focused on political control and party discipline.
If Beijing really wants encourage marriage, rather than putting pressure on women and their family to stop this admittedly problematic custom, it should address the gender inequalities that make marriage unattractive to women.
The mutual visa exemption agreement takes effect on Lunar New Year’s Eve, which falls on February 9 this year.
Ma Aijun sentenced to 12 years in prison for abuse of power, taking bribes in case related to assault that shocked the nation.
Ministry of State Security says victory of independence-leaning presidential candidate William Lai in Taiwan cannot ‘stop the trend of reunification’ and pledges to carry out counter-subversion and anti-espionage campaigns targeting the island.
The Supreme People’s Court says it will balance legal transparency with privacy protection, after reduced access to court verdicts sparked outcry.
In thousands of cases, courts have ignored evidence when women sue for land compensation from their villages.
China’s top court acknowledges drop in judgments shared on public database and says it will launch limited legal archives – a move lawyers and scholars say is incompatible with ‘sunshine judiciary’ principle Beijing has promoted.
State media reports top political advisory body decides to revoke seats of executives from three major companies
French aviation insiders say their research shows renewed hunt could quickly find Malaysia Airlines jet that disappeared nearly a decade ago, prompting relatives of missing Chinese passengers to call for more efforts.
A data analysis of civil service recruitment adverts found thousands more posts are earmarked exclusively for men, while many ‘women-only’ posts come with a catch.
Broadcaster stirs patriotism with viral video about Battle of Lake Changjin, also known as Battle of Chosin Reservoir, which ended on December 24, 1950, and is considered a pivotal moment in China’s fight against US and its allies in Korean conflict.
The proposed changes on rewards are meant to encourage healthy development in the industry, regulator says.
Crowd control measure is second announced within days in bid to protect health and well-being of the vulnerable animals at the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding.
Shanghai police announce string of arrests in connection with theft of trade secrets from semiconductor company.
Liangliang and Lijun’s Chinese dream fell apart when construction on their new home stopped, a pandemic pay cut made things harder and they had to leave the city. Their videos resonated with many young Chinese, as the country entered an economic downturn.
The cyberspace regulator aims to improve efficiency by reducing excessive formalities and duplication across government apps and social media.
Most of the Changping line was operating by Friday morning, but with fewer trains because of the extreme weather.
Reunion after 25-year search for missing child sparks social media fervour, while expert advises caution about AI’s use.
Cyberspace Administration of China says regulating the reporting of incidents could reduce loss and damage and protect national internet safety.
Analyst cites ‘social instability’ risks as many of China’s 295.6 million migrant workers feel the effects of a shaky post-pandemic economic recovery.
Emphasis on tech self-reliance comes weeks after telling Joe Biden measures taken by the US have seriously harmed China’s legitimate interests.