China

China’s Journalists Now Forced to Take ‘Loyalty’ Exam

March 1, 2023 Mike West

Chinese journalists face greater restrictions.

China is now imposing an exam that has to be taken by journalists to qualify for their position. If journalists do not line up with the party due to their exams, their credentials could be revoked. (Image: via Pixabay)

Can Xi Jinping Revive China’s Demographic Dividend? The Secret Behind ‘Common Prosperity’

February 27, 2023 China Observer

People walking at the Bund in Shanghai, China.

The possibility of China overtaking the U.S. to become the number one economy is diminishing as the demographic dividend disappears, and Xi Jinping's 'Chinese dream' of world domination is gradually fading away. (Image: Hel080808 via Dreamstime)

Tian Han, the Persecuted Writer of China’s National Anthem

December 6, 2022 Tatiana Denning

National Museum, wax figures of Tian Han (right) and Xia Yan (left). (Image: Zjm7100 via Dreamstime)

Mao’s First Lady Jiang Qing Ends Up in Prison and ‘Falls on Her Own Sword’

November 30, 2022November 22, 2022 Michael Segarty

Mao Zedong with his fourth wife, Jiang Qing.

For 10 years during the Cultural Revolution, Jiang Qing, former First Lady of the People’s Republic of China, wielded dictatorial powers over hundreds of millions of people. (Image: via Nspirement staff composite)

Unexpected Result of Prophecy: The One Who Ends Qin Is Hu

November 13, 2022 Mikel Davis

The First Emperor of China, Qin Shi Huang.

Qin Shi Huang, the first emperor of China and founder of the Qin Dynasty, received a prophecy predicting the downfall of the country he had established. (Image: Public Domain via Wikimedia)

Why Are Most Couples Reluctant to Have a Second Child in China?

November 12, 2022 Nspirement Staff, Mikel Davis

After three decades of a policy that limited most families in China to one child, the most significant overhaul of its family planning rules in over 35 years is not going as planned. (Image: Kenishirotie via Dreamstime)

Fateful Stand-Off Between the Emperor and the Fortune Teller

November 5, 2022 Michael Segarty

Bronze statue of ancient fortune teller.

Is it possible that a fortune teller's ability is so good and accurate that he can predict, despite everything, whether a man has the fate to become a high-ranking official or not? (Image: Karen Foley via Dreamstime)

Ancient Chinese Techniques Used to Detect Lying During Trials

November 3, 2022October 27, 2022 Michael Segarty

Since modern-day lie detectors were not available, what were the techniques used to detect lying during trials in ancient China? (Image: Mykhailo Polenok via Dreamstime)

Banner Calling for the Removal of Xi Jinping Appears in Beijing During the Chinese Communist Party Congress

November 3, 2022October 25, 2022 Mikel Davis

A banner calling for the removal of Xi Jinping.

On October 13, a large banner calling for the removal of Xi Jinping was seen at Sitong Bridge in Beijing. (Image: jajia via Twitter)

Divine Protection: Temple Stands Despite Bombing by Japan

October 17, 2022 Tatiana Denning

The 33 steps to the Rising Immortal Platform. (Image: via Public Domain)

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