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About Li
Li Xiang is a seasoned journalist based in San Francisco, USA, with a rich background in the arts and a steadfast commitment to human rights advocacy. A graduate of the Department of Art History at the Central Academy of Fine Arts in China, Li has leveraged their academic expertise to serve as a college teacher, gallery manager, and curator in Beijing, gaining a nuanced understanding of China's cultural scene. Transitioning into journalism, Li has become a prominent voice in media, currently contributing as a journalist and columnist for "Xiang Li's Perspective" on Radio Taiwan International.

In their work, Li has demonstrated a keen focus on human rights, international relations, and cultural exchange. They have reported extensively on sensitive issues, such as the disappearance of Chinese human rights lawyer Gao Zhisheng, and have explored the dynamics of cultural events that foster understanding between Han and Tibetan youths. Li's investigative journalism has also shed light on the Chinese Communist Party's United Front Work, offering critical insights into its influence and control tactics within overseas Chinese communities and among the Uighur diaspora.

Beyond journalism, Li is an active member of the literary and human rights communities. They serve on the board of the Independent Chinese PEN Center and coordinate the 10th Women Writers Committee. In 2021, Li authored "ShockingTimes: Human Rights Defender Tell You the Real China," a book published in Taiwan that delves into the realities of human rights in China. For over a decade, Li has maintained close connections with human rights defenders across mainland China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan, providing them with essential support and amplifying their voices through their dedicated reporting.
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Chinese Vice Premier Meets Kazakh Counterpart

29 Mar 2024  |  chine.in
Chinese Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang met with Kazakh Vice Premier and Foreign Minister Mourat Nourtlaou in Beijing. Ding highlighted the historic peak of the strategic partnership between China and Kazakhstan under the guidance of both countries' leaders. He called for the implementation of the consensus reached by the heads of state and the building of a closer China-Kazakhstan shared future community. Ding emphasized high-quality cooperation within the Belt and Road framework, deepening collaboration in economy, trade, investments, and energy, and promoting practical cooperation for more results. Nourtlaou stated that developing relations with China is a priority for Kazakhstan's diplomacy and expressed a desire for close exchanges and cooperation to further bilateral relations.

China hosts 47 UNESCO Global Geoparks

28 Mar 2024  |  chine.in
China currently hosts 47 UNESCO Global Geoparks following the designation of six new Chinese geoparks by UNESCO. Among the newly designated sites is the Changbaishan Geopark in Jilin province, which spans over 2,700 square kilometers and features diverse landscapes and rock types from significant volcanic eruptions. In 2023, Changbaishan tourist site received a record 2.75 million tourists. The other newly designated geoparks include Enshi Grand Canyon-Tenglongdong Cave in Hubei, Linxia in Gansu, Longyan in Fujian, Wugongshan in Jiangxi, and Xingyi in Guizhou. The UNESCO Global Geopark designation, created in 2015, recognizes geological heritage of international importance, with 213 geoparks across 48 countries.

Xi Jinping Meets American Guests

27 Mar 2024  |  chine.in
Chinese President Xi Jinping met with representatives from American business, strategic, and academic circles in Beijing. He emphasized that the success of both China and the United States presents opportunities for each country and advocated for mutual respect, peaceful coexistence, and win-win cooperation to improve Sino-American relations. Xi highlighted China's healthy and sustainable economy, noting its rapid growth rate among major economies last year. He mentioned China's plans to deepen reforms and create a world-class business environment to provide greater development opportunities for international companies, including American businesses. Participants included Evan Greenberg, Stephen Schwarzman, Cristiano Amon, Graham Allison, and Craig Allen.

China's top legislator meets Sri Lankan Prime Minister

26 Mar 2024  |  chine.in
China's top legislator, Zhao Leji, met with Sri Lankan Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena in Beijing. Zhao, chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress (NPC), emphasized the healthy and stable relationship between China and Sri Lanka since 1957, expressing China's readiness to work with Sri Lanka to consolidate political mutual trust, support each other on core interests, enhance high-quality Belt and Road construction, and deepen cultural exchanges. Zhao highlighted the importance of legislative communication for understanding and trust, and the NPC's willingness to strengthen communication with the Sri Lankan parliament. Gunawardena expressed gratitude for China's long-term support and assistance, affirming Sri Lanka's support for the One-China principle and desire to deepen cooperation in various fields, including legislative exchanges, to boost bilateral friendship.

Strong Growth in Sales of New Energy Vehicles by Mercedes-Benz in China in 2023

13 Jan 2024  |  chine.in
Mercedes-Benz reported approximately 765,000 vehicle deliveries in China last year, with annual deliveries of pure electric models more than doubling. The company's high-end luxury product matrix has seen rapid growth, with Mercedes-Maybach and G-Class vehicles increasing by 21% and 22% respectively. To enhance the electric mobility experience for Chinese consumers, Mercedes-Benz has launched charging stations in several cities, with its public charging service now covering about 590,000 public charging points in over 340 cities across China. Oliver Britz, Executive Vice President of Sales at Beijing Mercedes-Benz Sales Services Co., Ltd., announced that over 15 new models will be offered to Chinese consumers this year, encompassing various driving modes and product matrices. The company's local R&D network spans Beijing and Shanghai, with a team of 2,000 professionals.

Head of China's Police Meets U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security

11 Jan 2024  |  chine.in
Wang Xiaohong, China's State Councilor and Minister of Public Security, met with Alejandro Mayorkas, U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security, via video link. Wang stated that the Chinese and American heads of state reached a consensus at their San Francisco summit on establishing a working group and implementing cooperation on drug control. He urged both sides to adhere to mutual respect, peaceful coexistence, and win-win cooperation, and to conduct practical law enforcement cooperation in the spirit of the rule of law and professionalism, to contribute positively to the healthy and stable development of Sino-American relations. The two parties also discussed enhancing dialogue and cooperation in law enforcement.

China criticizes American interference in Chinese exports of lithography machines

11 Jan 2024  |  chine.in
China has criticized the United States for interfering with the export of Dutch lithography machines to China. Shu Jueting, spokesperson for the Ministry of Commerce, condemned the U.S. for weaponizing export controls and disrupting normal trade between companies from other countries. China urges the Netherlands to adhere to contract spirit and support business activities within regulations, maintaining a free, open, fair, and non-discriminatory international trade environment. China will closely monitor the situation and take necessary measures to defend the legitimate rights and interests of Chinese companies.

Xi Jinping meets Finnish President via video link

10 Jan 2024  |  chine.in
Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Finnish President Sauli Niinisto via video link, discussing the stable development of China-Finland relations and cooperation in various fields such as forestry, agriculture, ICT, energy, environmental protection, science and technology, education, and winter sports. Xi emphasized mutual respect, equality, and beneficial cooperation as the foundation of their relations and expressed China's readiness to share development opportunities with Finland, deepen their future-oriented partnership, and coordinate on international affairs to support multilateralism and free trade. Niinisto recalled his positive exchanges with Xi and noted the successful cooperation during the COVID-19 pandemic, expressing Finland's desire to further explore China's potential for mutual benefit and to communicate on international and regional matters.

China will create a healthy environment for private enterprises

10 Jan 2024  |  chine.in
China will continue to support private enterprises by resolving their difficulties and creating a conducive environment for the growth of the private economy, as stated by Zheng Shanjie, head of the National Development and Reform Commission. During a symposium with private enterprise leaders, Zheng emphasized the importance of private enterprise sentiment and assessments in shaping economic policy and macro-control measures. The symposium aimed to understand entrepreneurs' views on the current economic situation and gather suggestions to address their challenges and foster a favorable environment for private economic development. Entrepreneurs expressed improving market demand and expectations, showing strong confidence in the economic outlook for 2024.

China opens anti-dumping investigation on brandy imported from the EU

05 Jan 2024  |  chine.in
China has initiated an anti-dumping investigation into brandy imported from the European Union following a request from the Alcohol Beverage Association of China on behalf of the domestic industry, according to the Chinese Ministry of Commerce. The investigation will focus on brandy produced in the EU in containers of less than 200 liters imported between October 1, 2022, and September 30, 2023, and will also examine the damage to the Chinese brandy industry from January 1, 2019, to September 30, 2023. The investigation is expected to conclude by January 5, 2025, but could be extended by six months under special circumstances.

China releases a special series of stamps to celebrate the Year of the Dragon

05 Jan 2024  |  chine.in
China Post unveiled a special series of two stamps to celebrate the upcoming Year of the Dragon in the Chinese zodiac. One stamp features a golden dragon soaring through clouds against a red background, inspired by the Nine Dragons Wall in the Forbidden City, symbolizing a spirit of vigorous progress and self-improvement. The other stamp depicts two dragons circling a traditional Chinese jade object with auspicious patterns, conveying wishes for pleasant times, prosperity, and peace for the country and its people. China has been issuing zodiac stamps annually since 1980, starting with the Year of the Monkey. The Chinese zodiac cycle includes twelve animals representing years and reflecting people's attributes.

Beijing Records Good Air Quality in 2023

03 Jan 2024  |  chine.in
Beijing's average PM2.5 concentration in 2023 was 32 micrograms per cubic meter, meeting national standards for the third consecutive year. Approximately 90% of days last year had good air quality. PM10, nitrogen dioxide, and sulfur dioxide levels also showed significant reductions compared to 2013. Despite several sandstorms affecting Beijing in 2023, with 30 days directly impacted and six out of eight heavily polluted days attributed to these storms, the overall air quality has improved.

China: The electronic information manufacturing sector continues its recovery

31 Dec 2023  |  chine.in
China's electronic information manufacturing sector has experienced a solid recovery in the first eleven months of the year, with the industrial added value of major companies in the sector increasing by 2.6% year-on-year. This growth rate is 0.9 percentage points higher than that of the first ten months. Despite a year-on-year decrease of 1.8% in combined operating revenue, reaching 13.5 trillion yuan (approximately 1.9 trillion dollars), the decline has narrowed by 1.1 percentage points from the first ten months, according to data from the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology.

China: Increase in newly registered commercial entities from January to November

28 Dec 2023  |  chine.in
The number of newly registered businesses in China has increased in the first eleven months of the year, driven by favorable government policies and the optimization of the country's business environment. Over 30.2 million new commercial entities were created during this period, a 10.5% increase year-on-year, according to data released by the State Administration for Market Regulation. Newly registered businesses increased by 14.6%, while newly registered self-employed individuals rose by 8.9%. The administration noted that Chinese commercial entities have grown steadily this year, showing higher quality and increased capabilities.

Xi Jinping Calls on Guangxi to Write Its Chapter in Chinese Modernization

15 Dec 2023  |  chine.in
Chinese President Xi Jinping, during his inspection tour in the southern region of Guangxi, urged the Zhuang Autonomous Region to embrace openness, innovate, promote the maritime economy, and enhance openness and development. Xi, who is also the General Secretary of the Communist Party of China and the Chairman of the Central Military Commission, encouraged the coastal region to contribute to the advancement of Chinese modernization.

China: Tenth consecutive month of expansion for the warehousing sector

10 Dec 2023  |  chine.in
The Chinese warehousing sector recorded good performance in November, marking its tenth consecutive month of expansion. The development tracking index for the sector stood at 52.2%, a 1.3 percentage point increase from October. This data comes from a survey jointly published by the China Federation of Logistics and Purchasing and CMST Development Co., Ltd. An index above 50% indicates expansion, while below 50% reflects contraction. Major sub-indices of the sector showed expansion in November, with new orders at 53%, indicating a market demand recovery. The sub-index for profits also increased, suggesting improved sector performance. The industry maintains a positive outlook, with the business activity expectations index reaching 55.2%, predicting healthy and stable growth for the warehousing sector.

Chinese Vice President meets Mexican Foreign Minister

06 Dec 2023  |  chine.in
Chinese Vice President Han Zheng met with Mexican Foreign Minister Alicia Barcena in Beijing. They discussed the strategic, complementary, and mutually beneficial nature of Sino-Mexican relations, marking the 10th anniversary of the China-Mexico comprehensive strategic partnership. Han emphasized the implementation of consensus between state leaders, political trust, firm support, practical cooperation, and people-to-people understanding. He invited Mexico to align its development strategy with China's major concepts and initiatives. Han also expressed sympathy for the recent hurricane in Mexico and offered support for reconstruction. Barcena thanked China for its timely aid and expressed Mexico's appreciation for China's initiatives, seeking to deepen bilateral and multilateral coordination and cooperation.

China-Europe express rail freight volume up 19% from January to November

05 Dec 2023  |  chine.in
China-Europe express railways operated 16,145 trains carrying approximately 1.75 million twenty-foot equivalent unit containers of goods during the first eleven months of the year, marking a 7% and 19% increase respectively over the previous year. The total volume of goods transported during this period has already surpassed that of the entire year of 2022. The service now reaches 217 cities in 25 European countries, and China State Railway Group Co., Ltd. aims to improve capacity and services to build an international logistics brand, promote international economic and trade exchanges, and support high-quality development of the Belt and Road cooperation among countries.

China's third aircraft carrier in mooring trial phase

01 Dec 2023  |  chine.in
China's third aircraft carrier, the Fujian, is currently in the mooring trial phase, as stated by Wu Qian, a spokesperson for the Ministry of National Defense. The development of the Fujian, which was unveiled in June 2022 and is named after the eastern province, will progress steadily according to the plan. The Fujian is completely designed and built by China.

Ms. Chen Liqun was born into a "counter-revolutionary family." She participated in the formation of the China Democratic Party but faced persecution by the CCP, leading to her forced exile overseas.In 2014, she was elected as the party's vice-chairperson

Ms. Chen Liqun was born into a "counter-revolutionary family." She participated in the formation of the China Democratic Party but faced persecution by the CCP, leading to her forced exile overseas.In 2014, she was elected as the party's vice-chairperson.

Chinese Americans Watch Pema Tseden's Works, Promoting Tibetan-Chinese Cultural Exchange

28 Aug 2023  |  美国之音
Chinese and Tibetan residents in the United States held film screenings in the San Francisco Bay Area and New York in August to commemorate the late Tibetan New Wave film pioneer Pema Tseden. The events, organized by the Bay Area Chinese Culture Salon (BACCS) and the Roxy Theater, and in New York by the Tibetan Administration Central in North America and the Democracy Salon, aimed to promote cultural understanding and reflection on Tibetan culture. The screenings featured Tseden's existential film 'Tharlo' and sparked discussions on cultural representation, identity, and empathy among young Chinese and Tibetan attendees. The gatherings are part of a long-standing commitment to Han-Tibetan interaction, tracing back to the Dalai Lama's outreach to Chinese students during his overseas visits in the 1990s.

Is the CCP Resorting to United Front Work as a Lifeline Amidst Internal and External Troubles?

19 Aug 2023  |  美国之音
Chinese Communist Party leaders have reiterated the importance of United Front Work as a fundamental strategic and tactical method to advance China's practices and goals. Experts have comprehensively interpreted the idea that the United Front is crucial for the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation. Observers note that the CCP, facing internal and external difficulties, hopes to strengthen United Front Work both domestically and abroad to expand its influence. The United Front Work Department has been accused of employing deceptive methods and is said to be intensifying its efforts, extending its reach to new social classes and overseas Chinese communities. Changes in the focus of United Front Work continue, but its essence remains the elimination of opposition. Recent developments include outreach to overseas Uyghurs, encouraging their return to China under certain conditions. In Hong Kong, United Front Work has evolved, with a shift in the definition of patriotism post-handover and a more aggressive stance during the 2019 protests.

Rights Lawyer Gao Zhisheng Missing for Six Years, Democratic Activists Gather at San Francisco Chinese Consulate in Protest

13 Aug 2023  |  美国之音
On the sixth anniversary of the disappearance of renowned Chinese human rights lawyer Gao Zhisheng, his wife Geng He and democratic activists in San Francisco protested in front of the Chinese Consulate. Over 30 international human rights organizations issued a joint emergency petition demanding the Chinese government release Gao immediately and cease the persecution of human rights defenders and dissidents through forced disappearances and illegal detentions. Activists globally have joined the effort to locate Gao, with protests in major cities worldwide. Speakers at the events condemned the Chinese government's treatment of Gao and other political prisoners, calling for increased international attention and pressure on China to improve its human rights practices.

This is an interview with a former Senior Colonel in the Chinese Navy. It narrates his legendary journey of transforming from a beneficiary of the system to a dissident opposing the Chinese government.

This is an interview with Ms. Zhang Jing, a leader of Women's Rights in China. It showcases her legendary experiences and the efforts she has made to promote and uplift the rights of women in China.

This is an interview about another Tank Man, Fang Zheng. It's a inspirational story of Fang Zheng, who experienced the Tiananmen Square massacre and had both his legs crushed by a tank. He then fought against the authoritarian government and eventually ac

The Chinese logistics sector shows growth from January to February

28 Feb 2023  |  chine.in
The Chinese logistics sector experienced a rebound in the first two months of the year, with social logistics volume increasing by 5.9% year-on-year to 55.4 trillion yuan. This growth rate is 3 percentage points higher than the same period last year, indicating a recovery in the sector. Industrial product logistics saw stable recovery, while imported goods and consumer logistics grew rapidly. The sector's revenue reached 1.8 trillion yuan, up 5.6% year-on-year.
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