Ai Weiwei

Reports China plans to change its laws to allow secret detentions are part of a broad crackdown on dissent.

Wang Lihong’s trial is a reminder of the determination of China’s leadership to crack down. And of growing opposition.

Controversial Chinese artist Ai Weiwei is released on bail in Beijing after more than two months in detention.

Controversial author Li Chengpeng wants to stand as an independent candidate in Chengdu. Can he?

Disappointed over human rights and the rule of law in China, don’t expect European leaders to lift the arms embargo.

While international attention has been focused on China’s crackdown on activists, Vietnam has also been tightening up on dissent.

Detained artist Ai Weiwei has been allowed to see his wife. But the authorities are staying quiet.

The Chinese government may be cracking down hard on dissent. But some protesters are treated more gently than others, argues Minxin Pei.

Time magazine has released its list of the world’s 100 most influential people. There’s an interesting mix from China.

Time magazine has released its list of the world’s 100 most influential people. There’s an interesting mix from China.

According to a Hong Kong newspaper, detained artist Ai Weiwei was offered a role in a top political advisory body.

The detention of Ai Weiwei is part of a broader strategy, says Kelley Currie. With international criticism muted, expect more of the same.