February 2012

CMP's "news and analysis" section covers breaking news and emerging trends in the Chinese media and places these within a larger social and political context.

Wang Lijun and “peaceful Chongqing”

Wang Lijun and “peaceful Chongqing” A front-page article in today's Chongqing Daily speaks of a glorious peace in the inland municipality. But news of a top Chongqing crime buster's meeting with U.S. officials in nearby Chengdu points to turbulence behind the scenes.

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Learning to live with our differences

Learning to live with our differences As tensions rise between Hong Kongers and mainland Chinese, the official People's Daily urges mutual "leniency".

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Wukan: Inspirational example, or old news?

Wukan: Inspirational example, or old news? Some Chinese say open and transparent elections in the village of Wukan are historic. Others argue they are old news.

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“Thankfulness Education” for Tibetans

“Thankfulness Education” for Tibetans The following post from Chinese historian Zhang Hongjie (张宏杰) was deleted from Sina Weibo on February 2, 2012

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Remembering Guo Quan

Remembering Guo Quan The following post from Tian Weihua (田炜华), a magazine editor in Beijing, was deleted from Sina Weibo on February 2, 2012.

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