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Will China Dragon Bite in 2012?

Will China Dragon Bite in 2012?

Last year was a tough one for Chinese dissidents. With the Communist Party keen for stability as the leadership transition unfolds, 2012 could well be worse.

China’s Arab Spring Cyber Lessons

China’s Arab Spring Cyber Lessons

The Arab Spring has offered some useful pointers for countries such as China about what works in suppressing dissent — and what is counterproductive.

How China Sees Middle East

How China Sees Middle East

The US and Israel will be the big losers from the Arab Spring, while Egypt will be a winner, say Chinese analysts.

Why China is Getting Tough

Worries over domestic unrest and a permissive regional environment are behind China’s recent assertiveness.

Wang Lihong and Protest

Wang Lihong and Protest

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

What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?
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What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?

Why Jasmine Died in China

Why Jasmine Died in China

Fear, lack of information and a government crackdown killed the chances of a Jasmine Revolution here.

If Bahrain Erupts

If Bahrain Erupts

A flare-up in Bahrain could spark a regional conflict between Sunnis and Shias. If it did, the US would be left with the question of how to handle China.

Why China’s Crackdown is Selective

Why China’s Crackdown is Selective

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

China and Radical Thoughts

China and Radical Thoughts

The Jasmine rallies may have been snuffed out in China. But an overbearing government could still spark anger.

'Western Democracy Risks Chaos'

'Western Democracy Risks Chaos'

China’s top legislator, Wu Bangguo, says Western-style democracy would cause an ‘abyss of disorder.’

Jasmine Lacks Spark

Jasmine Lacks Spark

Another Sunday, another heavy police presence in Beijing and elsewhere to deter mass Jasmine rallies.

How Kyrgyzstan Sees Jasmine Unrest

How Kyrgyzstan Sees Jasmine Unrest

The kind of unrest seen in the Arab world is familiar to many Kyrgyzstanis. But the hard work comes after revolution, says Erica Marat.

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