Monthly Archives: 6 月 2014

China Uses ‘House of Cards’ as Illustration of West’s Corruption

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By BREE FENG JUNE 19, 2014 9:40 AM


Kevin Spacey as Frank Underwood in “House of Cards,” which is being cited in China as a faithful portrayal of the depths of official corruption in Western developed countries. Continue reading →

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China’s New Journalism Rules ‘Put Shackles’ on Media

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2014-06-19

Chinese journalists interview a relative (C) of passengers on a missing Malaysia Airlines flight in Beijing on March 26, 2014. Continue reading →

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More than 400,000 Vote in Hong Kong Electoral Reform Poll

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2014-06-20

A Hong Kong colonial flag is seen waved by a demonstrator during a protest against plans for a new town development outside the Continue reading →

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China Expands Crackdown on Free Expression

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Protester holds mask of Chinese President Xi Jinping during demonstration for Chinese journalist Gao Yu, Hong Kong publisher Yao Wentian, Continue reading →

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Over 200,000 vote as Hong Kong democracy ‘referendum’ kicks off

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BY EMILY CHUNG AND NIKKI SUN

HONG KONG Fri Jun 20, 2014 6:09am EDT

Supporters hold banners and placards at Hong Kong’s financial Central district during a kick-off ceremony to urge people to vote in an unofficial referendum June 20, 2014. Continue reading →

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China quietly launches probe of foreign non-government outfits: media

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BEIJING Fri Jun 20, 2014 6:18am EDT

An honour guard member is seen behind a red flag during a welcoming ceremony for Kuwait’s Prime Minister Continue reading →

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China launches campaign to cleanse web of terror content

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BEIJING Fri Jun 20, 2014 7:18am EDT
(Reuters) – China began a campaign on Friday to purge the Internet of content it says promotes terror and violence, enlisting the aid of major websites, state media said, as the country moves to damp violence in its restive far west. Continue reading →

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Book News: Salman Rushdie Wins PEN/Pinter Prize For ‘Unflinching’ Gaze

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by ANNALISA QUINN

June 20, 2014 7:41 AM ET

Author Salman Rushdie, seen in January 2013, was also lauded by the judges for “his countless private acts of kindness.”
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The daily lowdown on books, publishing, and the occasional author behaving badly. Continue reading →

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