The closure of what may be China’s first mega-church is the most visible sign that the communist government is determined to rein in the rapid spread of Christianity, with a crackdown in recent months that church leaders call the harshest in years.
China, Vietnam pledge to deal with border disputes
BEIJING (AP) — The prime ministers of China and Vietnam pledged on Oct. 16 to handle border disputes between their countries peacefully, amid deep suspicion among some Vietnamese over Beijing’s intentions.
As the economy grows, so do China’s garbage woes
More than 100 dump trucks piled high with garbage line the narrow road leading to Zhanglidong, waiting to empty their loads in a landfill as big as 20 football fields.
Dry run: Beijing shuts down early for its 60th anniversary parade practice
BEIJING (AP) — Police cleared the streets and office buildings in parts of China’s capital on Friday for a full dress rehearsal of celebrations for 60 years of communist rule. There was a mixture of excitement and resentment among ordinary Chinese who were told to stay away.
China officials acknowledges two Uighur deaths, some claim attacks were malicious
URUMQI, China (AP) — Police fatally shot two Uighur men and wounded a third in western China, where violence has continued to flare despite the massive numbers of troops sent to restore calm more than a week after deadly ethnic rioting.
China cracks down on prostitution for anniversary
BEIJING (AP) — China has launched a three-month crackdown on prostitution ahead of the communist regime’s 60th anniversary on Oct. 1, state media reported on Tuesday, June 30.
Strike cripples life in Nepal’s capital
The communists claim it was a murder by a rival group. They are demanding the authorities quickly arrest those involved.
Web-savvy & cynical: China’s youth since Tiananmen
By Alexa Olesen The Associated Press KAIFENG, China (AP) — Twenty years ago, on the night of June 3, rumors flew around about an impending military crackdown against demonstrators in […]
Yet-to-open sex park demolished in China
By Christopher Bodeen The Associated Press BEIJING (AP) — This investment turned out to be as risky as it was risque.
Nepal’s prime minister resigns amid power struggle
KATMANDU, Nepal (AP) — Nepal’s prime minister resigned on Monday, May 4, amid a power struggle over his firing of the army chief, saying he was stepping down to “save the peace process” that had brought the Himalayan nation out of a bloody decade-long civil war.
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