Tiananmen Square

Former US Ambassador to China, Winston Lord, says there was no reason for China to crackdown on Tiananmen protesters.

As the 25th anniversary of the Tiananmen crackdown approaches, Beijing's censors and security forces are kept busy.

Rather than censor himself, Cui Jian chose to not perform at all.

The recent suicide terror attacks expose problems in China’s administrative and judicial systems.

Why have Western media outlets been so reluctant to call the attack what it really was?

Uyghur activists fear China will use suicide attack as an excuse to crack down further in Xinjiang.

References to Tiananmen Square are becoming increasingly difficult for Beijing to suppress.

The case of Chen Guangcheng has exposed how fragile the Chinese Communist Party’s control may be. The incompetence of its repressive apparatus has been exposed.

Some European nations want the 20-year embargo on sales to China lifted. Their arguments are strong, but the arguments for not lifting it are stronger.

This month’s selection of a pro-Beijing chief executive sparked anger in Hong Kong. The city has a long and awkward history of being at the mercy of others.

August 1 is Army Day in China. Recent improvements in Sino-US military ties are welcome, but conflicting interests mean tensions might still be inevitable.

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