The Independent • 6th September 2021 Into the red: ‘laundering’ my travel status in Mexico to enter the US I thought I’d be the first with the idea. A pandemic travel pioneer.
The Independent • 4th September 2017 China condemns both North Korea and US amid nuclear balancing act China is treading a very fine line as the crisis over North Korea’s nuclear ambitions continues to escalate, condemning its neighbour for its latest missile test but also calling for calm from all sides.
The Independent • 12th June 2016 China binned its one-child policy - now it must fix the gulf in education between city and country Workers from the once-despised Family Planning Commission are retraining as educators for rural children whose education has been neglected.
The Independent • 27th November 2015 The sham marriage app helping China’s gay community fool society With homosexuality illegal until 1997 and prejudice still rife, gays and lesbians are increasingly joining forces – with the help of matchmaking apps – to appease their conservative families.
The Independent • 15th November 2015 Yoko Ono is all peace and love in China The opening of Yoko Ono’s first solo exhibition in Beijing began with 90 seconds of screeching, followed by the bemused, gentle applause of her audience...
The Independent • 8th November 2015 Chinese university bans loved-up students from holding hands in canteen A university in China has intervened to prevent “uncivilised” behaviour among students by banning them from holding hands.
The Independent • 29th October 2015 Do China's citizens feel rich enough to have larger families? The slow decline of the “little emperors” may finally have been arrested.
The Independent • 3rd September 2015 China's President dedicates himself to peace as the tanks roll by Chinese President Xi Jinping, dressed in a Mao suit, was flanked by his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, as he presided over a march past by more than 12,000 troops.
The Independent • 1st September 2015 China stokes tensions with Japan ahead of military parade to mark end of WWII As China prepares to celebrate 70 years since the end of that conflict, it has foregone the language of reconciliation towards its former enemies that was deployed in Europe earlier this year.
The Independent • 2nd August 2015 ‘Destroy US imperialists!’ Rare North Korea propaganda posters on display A set of North Korean propaganda posters is set to go on show in Beijing next week in a rare exhibition outside of the country.
The Independent • 28th June 2015 Joseph Fiennes interview: The actor on a mission 'in the horror of war' 'The Last Race' picks up Eric Liddell’s story in China and will be an unofficial sequel to 'Chariots of Fire'
The Independent • 24th June 2015 Unofficial ‘Chariots of Fire’ sequel sees Joseph Fiennes in the running Late Scottish runner Eric Liddell is a hero in China, where he worked as a missionary and died in a Japanese camp.
The Independent • 22nd June 2015 Yulin festival: China retains appetite for dog meat despite protests Protesters at the event, which residents in the city say is a tradition to mark summer solstice, have bought hundreds of dogs to save them.
The Independent • 17th June 2015 How the controversial dog meat festival has stirred up trouble in China Vendors of the meat are preparing for huge protests as the festival kicks off this weekend.
The Independent • 12th June 2015 Former deputy security chief Zhou Yongkang jailed for corruption in China crackdown The 72-year-old was charged with taking bribes, abuse of power and intentionally leaking state secrets.
The Independent • 3rd June 2015 Hopes fade of finding China ferry survivors as families visit site With more than 400 people still missing, relatives are demanding news about their loved ones.
The Independent • 2nd June 2015 China ferry disaster: Rescuers face battle to save those still trapped in capsized craft The ship's captain and chief engineer were among the survivors and were detained by police shortly after they reached safety.
The Independent • 1st June 2015 China’s internet police are going to start posting about what they’re blocking Plans are part of an effort to make a ‘harmonious, cultured, clear and bright Internet’.
The Independent • 29th May 2015 Beijing bans smoking in public, but will the city respond this time? The habit is deeply ingrained into Chinese culture, with scant education about its dangers.
The Independent • 28th May 2015 Facing jail – the artist who posted funny image of Chinese premier Dai Jianyong coined the phrase 'chrysanthemum face' for his work, which depicted President Xi sporting a moustache and screwing his eyes up.
