China Denies It's Blocking VPNs by February 2018

Chinese Ministry of Industry and Information Technology dismisses rumors of 2018 VPN ban as false.

by That's, 12 July 2017

Heatwave Alert Issued as Scorching Hot Temps Hit China

Fans out, ACs all the way up: It's gonna be a scorcher of a week across China.

by Bridget O'Donnell, 12 July 2017

I'm an Asylum Seeker Living in Beijing. Here's What My Life is Like

The following is a first-hand account of seeking asylum in Beijing.

by That's Beijing, 12 July 2017

What Is a Refugee, Anyway?

Key definitions, facts and figures about China's role in the global refugee crisis.

by Dominique Wong, 11 July 2017

Sino Celeb: Jing Tian

Her rise to fame has been swift – suspiciously swift.

by Jocelyn Richards, 11 July 2017

VPNs to Be Blocked in China By February 2018?

The government in Beijing has told telecommunications providers to bar virtual private network (VPN) access by February 1, 2018.

by Gary Bailer, 11 July 2017

4 Movies Hitting Chinese Theatres in July 2017

Four movies with themes of emotion, action and real life events are coming to China. Check them out at your local theatre this July.

by That's, 10 July 2017

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