Taiwanese pride suffers under Ma: poll

A majority of Taiwanese said they did not feel more proud to be a citizen of the Republic of China (ROC) after President Ma Ying-jeou (馬英九) took office in May 2008, a poll released by the Taiwan Thinktank ahead of Double Ten National Day showed yesterday.

Hong Kong marks anniversary of People's Republic

Hong Kong marked the 61st anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China with a 23-minute firework display.

Wanted: Rental Boyfriend for Lunar New Year

To quell parental nagging, many Chinese singletons are hiring strangers to act the part of boyfriends and girlfriends during their holiday home visit.

Chinese matchmakers send Santarinas to find college girls

Earlier this month, a matchmaking company in China’s Guangdong province had some employees dress as Santarinas — in red Christmas outfits and go-go boots – and march to a college campus. Their mission: to find out “innocent and good-looking” college girls as companions for the company’s clients.

... But Deng Is the Leader to Celebrate

The true Chinese revolution belongs to Deng Xiaoping, who opened the nation to science, technology and trade.

In China, the Red Flags Still Fly for Mao ...

For a half-century, China’s National Day parades have glorified the Communist patriarch.

China parade marks anniversary

Oct 1 - China puts up a spectacularly choreographed show of military might to mark the 60th anniversary of the birth of the People's Republic of China.

DPP condemns Beijing’s ‘intimidating’ display in Tiananmen Square parade

China’s ostentatious military parade yesterday in Beijing was “regrettable” and goes against the global trend, the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) said as it slammed China for trying to intimidate the world by showcasing its military prowess.

China Is Wordless on Traumas of Communists’ Rise

China basked in its 60th anniversary, but there were no solemn pauses for the millions who died during the civil war or were eradicated during Mao’s drive to consolidate power.

Hong Kongers protest on China's National Day

With China awash in red flags and cheering crowds for National Day, hundreds of Hong Kongers — many wearing black — protested Thursday, denouncing the country's human rights record during 60 years of Communist rule.

China Celebrates 60 Years of Communism

The precision display of military bravado, a once-every-10-years ritual, was designed for a domestic audience.

Chinese President Hu Jintao addresses grand rally

Chinese President Hu Jintao today called on the Chinese people to unite more closely to build a "rich, strong, democratic, civilized, harmonious and modernized socialist country."

On Day for China Pride, Little Interest in Ideology

China’s Communist Party is throwing itself a huge and carefully choreographed party on Thursday.

Mao: The Great Helmsman of Kitsch?

Mao memorabilia constitute a big business, and the 60th birthday of the People's Republic of China is expected to give it a further lift.

China Hopes, and Tries, for Rain-Free Festivities

Beijing’s chief meteorologist is responsible for making sure the weather is fair during the extravaganza marking the 60th anniversary of the People’s Republic.

In Hong Kong, One Holiday and Lots of Book Sales

To prepare for the National Day holiday, retailers are stocking up on merchandise like designer bags, gold jewelry — and banned books.

China shuts down 55 more porn Web sites in Spring Festival

China's Internet watchdogs are not taking time off during the week-long Spring Festival holiday and continued to scrutinize websites containing pornography and "lewd" contents.

Ma left red-faced over red envelopes

More than 1,000 people crammed into Ma Village (馬家庄) in Miaoli County’s Tongsiao Township (通宵) yesterday, hoping to receive a lucky red envelope from President Ma Ying-jeou (馬英九), but the manner in which the eager crowd was ushered past the president caused some displeasure among those who had waited several hours to meet him.

Porn crackdown to shield China's youth during holiday

China's Internet watchdogs today vowed to continue a crackdown on pornography and "lewd" content throughout the week-long Spring Festival holiday in order to protect the nation's youth.

China Aims at Dalai Lama With New Tibet Holiday

Legislators in Tibet passed a bill on Monday mandating an annual celebration of the date that the Communists declared rule over Tibet.