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Activist Hu Jia was attacked
The famous activist Hu Jia was attacked in Beijing on July 16 shortly after 8 p.m. A few persons beat him on a street close to a subway station. His…
Bus Explosion in Guangzhou
At about 8 p.m. on July 15, a powerful explosion on a bus in Guangzhou killed at least a few people. Police said the explosion was caused by a hazardous…
China: Muslim schools may be closed
Boxun exclusive: In a campaign to crack down on Muslims, China plans to close many Muslim schools. In the campaign, any school teaching about the Koran will be reviewed and…
Two editors from Hong Kong arrested in Shenzhen
Two editors from Hong Kong were arrested in Shenzhen. The official news release revealing the arrests did not mention their full names. They were charged with “publishing illegal books”. One…
Elders committed suicide to avoid government-ordered cremation
Anqing City of Anhui Provice announced that after June 1, 2014 all dead would be cremated. The government confiscated coffins from homes (photo below). According to XinJingBao, at least six…
Another journalist arrested as Tiananmen anniversary approaches
Reporters Without Borders has condemned the arrest of another independent reporter in the run-up to the 25th anniversary of the 1989 Tiananmen Square massacre. The latest victim is Xiang Nanfu, a…
Boxun reporter arrested in Beijing on phony charges
Boxun reporter Xiang Nanfu was arrested on May 2. In official news of the arrest, the alleged false reports by Boxun were fabricated by the government. China detains foreign website contributor…
Police attack demonstrators protesting planned waste incinerator
Starting May 7, thousands of residents began protesting against building Asia’s largest garbage burning plant in Hangzhou. On May 10, police started to attack the protesters, possibly killing a few.…
Heavy equipment kills Chinese protester, but police make no arrest
On May 5 in Tieling of Liaoning Province, a man protesting and trying to stop construction on his land died after a piece of heavy construction equipment ran over him.…
Chinese Christians try to defend church buildings in Zhejiang
In two days, three churches were demolished in Zhejiang Province, China. On April 23, one church in Taizhou was torn down; on April 24, one church in Zhoushan and one…
The charge against Zhou Yongkang will be announced in early May
Boxun exclusive: The former security Caesar Zhou Yongkang’s charge will be announced in early May. Zhou was one of the nine standing members from 2007 to 2013. He will be…
Factory explosion, body removed by forklift
At about 10:25am, April 16, an explosion killed and wounded about 20 people in a chemical factory in Ruhao, Nantong City, China. BA oxun reporter noticed that bodies were removed…
