China’s cyber-abuse scandal: is the government unwilling to crack down on exploitation of women online? | Global development

When Ming* found a hidden camera in her bedroom, she prayed for a reasonable explanation, wondering whether her boyfriend had placed it there to record memories of their “happy life” together. But... Read more »

All-China Journalism Association Criticized for “Showing Courage Only When There Is No Risk”

Knowing when and what to critique is a delicate matter for Chinese journalists. Party censorship constrains journalistic zeal, forcing journalists and media outlets to navigate red lines at their own peril. Many... Read more »

“Jiangyou Bullying Incident”: From Online Outrage to Offline Protest

This week, news about a well-known Chinese monk going off the Buddhist path has triggered many discussions on Chinese social media. The story revolves around Shi Yongxin (释永信), the head monk at... Read more »

Chinese carmakers led by BYD report big rises in UK sales in July | Automotive industry

Chinese carmakers led by BYD reported big jumps in UK sales last month, despite a declining overall car market, including a 59% slump in sales from their electric vehicle rival Tesla. BYD... Read more »

China warns EV makers to stop price-cutting to protect the economy | Automotive industry

China is urging its electric vehicle industry to stop cutting prices and rein in production amid fears that persistent deflation is imperilling economic growth. In recent months Chinese officials have talked repeatedly... Read more »

UK academics studying topics sensitive to China face harassment, survey finds | Universities

Academics and students of Chinese studies in Britain are being subject to harassment, surveillance and pressure to self-censor as they seek to avoid disruption to funding, a survey of universities by a... Read more »

Waiting for Karma in the Maskpark Scandal

Wakuku is the most talked-about newcomer in China’s trend toy market. Besides its mischievous grin, what’s perhaps most noteworthy is how closely Wakuku follows the marketing success of Labubu. As the strongest... Read more »

China’s fast-fashion capital slows down under Trump’s trade war | China

Lingering at a day market for labourers in Panyu, an urban village on the outskirts of Guangzhou, Ms Qiu looks dejected. She is looking for a local factory that will hire her... Read more »

Schwartz Media journalists banned from 7am podcast after Gaza episode prompts negative comments | Amanda Meade

Schwartz Media, publisher of the Saturday Paper, the Monthly and the Quarterly Essay, recently sold its 7am podcast to Solstice Media, with the promise its stable of journalists would still appear on... Read more »

Reeves refuses to be drawn on wealth tax after ex-shadow chancellor’s call – UK politics live | Politics

Reeves refuses to be drawn on wealth tax Rachel Reeves has said the government has “got to get the balance right on taxation”, following a call by the former shadow chancellor Anneliese... Read more »