China: Xi's crackdown on capital market troubles big businesses

May 23, 2022

Beijing [China], May 23 : As Chinese President Xi Jinping seeks a historic third term in power, it is expected that he will focus...

Chinese activist's anti-Xi protest triggers swift crackdown on loved ones

Feb 01, 2024

Following his act of protest, Chai said, authorities immediately dispatched many police to arrest his girlfriend and two friends and cut off their contact...

Xi defends crackdown on dissent in Hong Kong on 25th anniversary of handover

Jul 01, 2022

Hong Kong, July 1 : Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday presided over tightly choreographed celebrations marking the 25th anniversary of Hong Kong's handover...

Xi backs new Hong Kong leader John Lee who oversaw crackdown on democracy movement

May 31, 2022

Beijing [China], May 31 : Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday met newly appointed Hong Kong chief executive, John Lee and thanked him for...

China ups crackdown on private sector; launches new 'Five Year Governance Plan'

Oct 29, 2021

Beijing [China], October 29 : With the launch of the new "Five Year Governance Plan" by President Xi Jinping's Communist Party, Beijing has renewed...

Chinese crackdown in Tibet portrays Xi Jinping's new Taliban face: Analysis

Jan 22, 2022

Lhasa [Tibet], January 22 : Chinese President Xi Jinping's campaign against religious symbols, practitioners and language in Tibet reflects the emergence of a "communist...