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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.