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Yan Lieshan

May to August 2004 — Yan is an editor at Southern Weekend and a regular columnist for sohu.com, a popular Chinese web portal. Yan, who is widely recognized as China’s pre-eminent current affairs critic, has a degree in Chinese Studies from Beijing Normal University.He has also published 15 volumes of Chinese zawen, or free-form short […]

May to August 2004 — Yan is an editor at Southern Weekend and a regular columnist for sohu.com, a popular Chinese web portal. Yan, who is widely recognized as China’s pre-eminent current affairs critic, has a degree in Chinese Studies from Beijing Normal University.He has also published 15 volumes of Chinese zawen, or free-form short essays, on various topics.

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Testing for Devotion

Jun 8, 2021 | David Bandurski

For China’s young students, annual college entrance examinations are an important rite of passage on the road to university degrees. But they are also an important way to test students’ sense of patriotism and dedication to the CCP-led system.

Powers of Persuasion

Jun 2, 2021 | David Bandurski

Language emerging from a recent collective study session of China’s Politburo has prompted some observers to ask whether China might be softening its diplomatic tone. A more careful look at the context is in order.

Three-Child Policy Spawns Ridicule

Jun 1, 2021 | CMP Staff

China announced changes yesterday to family planning policy that will now allow couples to have up to three children. But the new policy prompted a wave of criticism, and much laughter, on social media.

Slogans for Self-Reliance

May 31, 2021 | David Bandurski

China’s 14th Five-Year Plan and vision for 2035 build on the theme of innovation to emphasize the country’s strategic need for self-reliance as a global technology power. Here’s a look at one key phrase to watch that encompasses this goal.

Speculating on the Party’s Centennial

May 28, 2021 | CMP Staff

Even as slogans about the glories of the Chinese Communist Party proliferate ahead of its 100th anniversary, authorities warn companies against unauthorized attempts to capitalize on the celebrations.

Unnatural Causes

May 25, 2021 | CMP Staff

In the wake of the death of 21 competitors in an ultra-marathon event in Gansu province, state media have pushed the narrative that freak weather was behind the tragedy. But early remarks to Chinese media by one eyewitness, a herder now lauded for rescuing six competitors, suggest extreme weather is not at all uncommon in the area.

CGTN Apologizes for Premature Report of Scientist’s Death

May 22, 2021 | David Bandurski

State outlets scurried to delete premature tributes after CGTN, China’s international English-language cable TV news service, spread fake news about the death of celebrated scientist Yuan Longping. The famed agronomist, 90, passed away several hours later.

Sweeping Up the Government’s Social Media Mess

May 21, 2021 | Joyce Chan

First launched 12 years ago, government social media accounts were meant to help China’s leadership set the agenda and interact with the masses. They have now become another headache crowding out the Party’s message and demanding official action.

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