August 2011 Issue
Politics | by Shen Xinwang | Capital Punishment
Life or Death?
Chinese legal experts are debating the possibility of replacing the country’s controversial death penalty with life sentences
Making of a Maverick
Quietly spoken and preferring the anonymity of the Internet to public confrontation, People’s Congress candidate Liang Shuxin is a prime example of the low-key figures leading a quiet grassroots revolution
Politics | by Xiao Lang, Pang Qinghui | Controversial Renovation
Last Exit to Guangzhou
A lone boy’s protest against the “unnecessary” renovation of the Guangzhou subway has forced one State-owned company to reconsider its position, at least for now
Politics | by Zhang Wen, Li Jingrui | Interview
“A Trend Worth Following”
Political science researcher Wang Changjiang offers his perspective on the phenomenon of independent candidates in the grassroots People’s Congress elections
Politics | by Yuan Ye | People’s Congress Election
New to the Scene
An increasing number of “independent candidates” are standing for election to the People’s Congress, hoping to bring something new to the country’s political landscape
Society | by Shen Xinwang | Disaster Emigration
“This Project Could Prove to be a Disaster”
Effective legislation and thorough research are prerequisites in ensuring that any involuntary relocation project remains in the best interests of those affected, explains Shi Guoqing, a leading emigration expert
Society | by Wang Weibo, Yu Xiaodong | Disaster Emigration
Resettling Three Million
The mass evacuation of rural areas of Shaanxi Province, which could affect several million people, has reignited debate over the efficacy and sustainability of mass resettlement of unwilling populations
Politics | by Li Jia | Three Gorges Dam
Holding Back the Tide
With the general populace frozen out of the decision making process, even the occasional nod to public opinion does little to offset worries over the potential negative impact of major construction projects
Society | by Zhang Wen, Li Jingrui | Civic Society
He Zengke: Stability Ought not to be at the Cost of Freedom
Debate surrounding the term “civic society” has become a dividing line among the country’s leading intellectuals, with opponents of the concept labeling it a “Western trap.” As disputes over the term intensify, leading political theorist He Zengke shares his views on the role of civic society in China, and its long-term implications
World | by Chu Zhaogen, Li Jia | Old Neighbors, New Friends
More Than A Mere Duet
Despite China’s early establishment of a reciprocal relationship with Myanmar, the two nations have yet to secure their strategic friendship
World | by Yu Xiaodong | Old Neighbors, New Friends
An Emerging Alliance
China’s choice of strategic partners in South Asia has come under increased scrutiny since Beijing boosted ties with both Myanmar and Pakistan. With trade between Asian countries reaching new highs in 2011, we explore the significance of what seems to be an enhanced political role for the region’s economic powerhouse
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