Constitutional Hostility
China’s constitution guarantees in principle core human rights like freedom of expression. But more extreme language of the state’s “fundamental law” is now coming back to haunt activists and lawyers.
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Improper readings of “improper discussion”
After changes to CCP rules defined “improper discussion” of policy as a violation, many worried this might silence internal voices of dissent.
The shoe that fits: China's "rule of law"
The People’s Daily argues (once again) that China cannot copy Western notions of “rule of law.”
Who gave "judicial independence" a death sentence?
Top CCP leaders now say China mustn’t follow the principle of “judicial independence.”
Reading Chinese politics in 2014
CMP Director Qian Gang offers his second annual report on Chinese political discourse.
CCP paper: protests are "blackmail"
A front page editorial in the People’s Daily voices unqualified support for Hong Kong’s embattled chief executive, CY Leung.
China coverage of Hong Kong protests, day two
As CCP leaders celebrate China’s first “Martyr’s Day” (left), state media coverage of the Hong Kong protests remains sparse.
Xi's missing terms emerge again
Two important Xi Jinping slogans gone for many months came up again in a recent speech. What does it mean?
An Early End to the Masquerade
As China releases a “White Paper” on Hong Kong’s status, Chang Ping writes that the masquerade of “one country, two systems” is over.
CMP fellow Pu Zhiqiang held by police
In an apparent expansion of police powers over the crime of “picking quarrels and provoking trouble,” lawyer Pu Zhiqiang was detained in Beijing.
