News and Analysis
Super Swimmer Mao Zedong
Among the many stories from the period of the Cultural Revolution (1966-1976) in China that illustrate the absurdity of the time, is the tale of how Chairman Mao was the world's fastest swimmer.
A Brief History of Singing Red
A concert of Maoist songs in Beijing recently sparked online controversy. But what exactly is a "red song"?
The Maoist Revival That Unraveled
A Maoist "red song" event in Beijing sparked fears over the rise of leftist ideas. But things took an unexpected turn.
Three Cheers for China’s Cyber-Volunteers
A new video produced by the Chinese Communist Youth League says online propagandists should be proud.
How Xi Jinping Views the News
It will take months to unpack the implications of Xi Jinping's new comprehensive media policy, but here's a quick rundown.
Mirror, Mirror On the Wall
Visiting the official People's Daily, Xi Jinping outlined a new media control policy emphasising CCP control over all aspects of media.
Hurting the feelings of the “Zhao family”
Swedish national Peter Dahlin said on Chinese state TV that he had "hurt the feelings of the Chinese people.” What does this phrase really signify?
The roots of media corruption
Earlier this month, three journalists in Gansu province were arrested by city police in Wuwei for "extortion and blackmail." Is this a case of bad media ethics, or corrupted power?
Who Sold Out China’s Health Forums?
Baidu is at the centre of a controversy over the sale of control over health forums.
A “Year of Innovation” for Internet Controls
China says it will "innovate" controls on the "online space" in 2016 -- and to drive global changes to internet governance.
Summing up 2015 in China
In this popular social media post, anonymous Chinese internet user "Fragrant Wu" recaps the year that was 2015 in China, full of wry smiles and dark laughter.CMP Editorial
Why Southern Weekly?
Posted on 2013-02-18
CMP director Qian Gang explains why protests last month calling for freedom of speech in China began at the Southern Weekly newspaper. Why was the paper's New Year's edition so important, and such a point of contention?
Comic China
In what he says will be his "last satirical cartoon" before he switches entirely to puff commercial work, artist Cheng Tao depicts China's internet as a virtual prison.
The Anti-Social List
CMP Fellows column
张鸣
What is This “Positive Energy”?
Posted on 2015-12-15
Chinese leaders have spoken a great deal lately about the need to "spread positive energy to society."
China’s unspeakable consensus
Posted on 2015-07-29
A Chinese online publication published an investigative series on the ills caused by China's controversial Three Gorges Dam. The series was killed in under 7 hours.
