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By Simon Denyer
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China’s watchful eye
Facial recognition is the new hot tech topic in the country. Banks, airports, hotels and even public toilets are all trying to verify people’s identities
8m read
China’s Uighurs ‘living in prison’
In southern Xinjiang, the police keep an eye out for anything that betrays ‘conservative’ religious belief
5m read
Most Chinese don’t want a second child
While the country’s ageing population poses a major threat to its economy, most families continue to believe that one child is enough
5m read
China takes a stand on domestic violence
The stories of two abused wives has led to a landmark proposal for protection of victims
5m read
Sri Lanka veers off course
The Mahinda Rajapaksa-led government does not appear worried about either its dismal human rights record or irking its allies
5m read
In China, bullet train brings the west closer
The $23 billion project ‘will build the foundation for the Silk Road economic belt’ and secure the Xinjiang region through investment and growth
4m read
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