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Digitizing the Chinese New Year
By Layne Vandenberg and Rex Simons
The traditions of the Chinese red envelope, known as a hongbao, continue through an unlikely avenue: mobile phone apps.
Tech Firms Are Boosting China’s Cyber Power
By Sarah Cook
Cooperation with the CCP, often mandatory, carries risks as well as benefits.
Facebook’s Plan to Enter China Is Doomed to Fail
By Chuzi Xiao
It's not just a question of censorship; many Chinese government policies would work against Facebook.
Zai Jian, Peppa Pig
By Biyun Song
The removal of the cartoon character is the latest example of Chinese social media giants' self-censorship.
Chinese Internet Law: What the West Doesn’t See
By Jan Fell
Yes, China’s internet policy quashes dissent – but it also fosters innovation.
China Fines Its Top 3 Internet Giants for Violating Cybersecurity Law
By Charlotte Gao
China’s internet regulator has imposed maximum fines on Tencent, Baidu, and Sina
Weibo Requires All Users to Register With Real Names by Mid-September
By Charlotte Gao
Those users who don’t register will not be able to post or comment
Please, Self-Censor: China Provides New Regulations for Online Conduct
By Charlotte Gao
Ahead of the 19th party congress, news regulations put the focus on individual Chinese netizens.
China Accuses Its Top 3 Internet Giants of Potentially Violating Cybersecurity Law
By Charlotte Gao
Tencent, Baidu, and Sina are being investigated by the Chinese Cyberspace Administration.
How Does a Chinese Sex Expert Become a Free Speech Advocate?
By Charlotte Gao
Under China’s increasingly harsh control on information, a Chinese female sexologist called on Chinese citizens to fight against censorship
China’s Newest Censorship Methods on Display
By Sarah Cook
A month riddled with perilous anniversaries offers a showcase for the Communist Party's upgraded internet controls.
The WeChat Phenomenon: Social Media with Chinese Characteristics
By Lauren Dickey
WeChat has become an inescapable part of life in China, but its popularity carries risks.