Since reverting to Chinese control in 1997, Hong Kong has enjoyed a unique autonomy under the “One Country – Two Systems” principle, established by the Chinese government. Under this formula, the territory was given a high degree of autonomy to maintain its economic and social systems for fifty years from […]
James Cleverly Opens Dialogue with China Amid Criticism from UK Parliament Members
The question of whether Mr Cleverly should be making a visit to the Chinese capital of Beijing has been on the minds of many today. A definitive answer was finally given by who gave her opinion on the matter in a BBC interview on Tuesday. She stated that rather than […]
Elusive Ernie: China’s Latest Chatbot Struggles With Censorship Issues
Ernie, an online messenger service created by tech giant Tencent, has been all the rage in China for the past two months. The app, which allows users to send private messages and post pictures to friends, seemed like it was going to become an important tool for communication in the […]
to quiet protests China Media Outlines Limits on Protests
China is a country defined by many aspects of its culture: its art, food, and dialects are admired around the world, but censored within the mainland. Chinese-language news outlets that are not state-owned, an easy access to information outside of the Communist Party’s rhetoric, are not available in mainland China. […]