Tag: President Xi Jinping

China cracks down on extravagant government buildings

Chinese president Xi Jinping stepped up his anti-corruption campaign with a ban on the construction…

China detains activist seeking asset disclosure

A Chinese human rights lawyer who called on the government to release activists arrested for…

Former China rail minister given suspended death sentence

China’s former railways minister has been handed a suspended death sentence for corruption and abuse…

Philippines appeals to China for drug mule's life

The Philippines has asked China to spare the life of a 35-year-old Filipina who is…

Blind Chinese activist calls for US pressure on human rights

The blind dissident who dramatically escaped Chinese house arrest in 2012 and shed light on…