Aris Teon

Author and blogger interested in history, politics and culture. I write at schedium.net & china-journal.org

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Deng Xiaoping Ousts Hua Guofeng – The Chinese Communist Party Central Work Conference of November-December 1978

In 1977, an internal power struggle erupted within the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) between Huá Guófēng (华国锋/華國鋒) and Dèng Xiǎopíng (邓小平/鄧小平). Hua Guofeng had succeeded Máo Zédōng (毛泽东/毛澤東) as the leader of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) in 1976. He pursued a policy of continuity, embodied in the slogan of the “Two Whatevers” (两个凡是). Deng, by contrast, propagated deeper reforms and…

Deng Xiaoping Ousts Hua Guofeng – The Chinese Communist Party Central Work Conference of November-December 1978

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Trump's Election and China Tariffs

This article contains affiliate links. If you click on these links and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Trump speaking virtually from the White House Diplomatic Reception Room to the 75th Session of the United Nations General Assembly on September 22, 2020. Public domain via Wikimedia Commons. On November 5, Donald Trump was elected for a second term as…

Trump's Election and China Tariffs

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"Xi Jinping Thought" enters Hong Kong's classroom.

A reform of the Hong Kong school system has introduced "patriotic education", including the study of "Xi Jinping Thought"

“Xi Jinping Thought" Enters Hong Kong Classrooms - China's Regime Continues Push for “Patriotic Education”

The Hong Kong Education Bureau has announced the integration of “patriotic education” (愛國教育) and “Xi Jinping Thought” (習近平思想) into the schoo

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Far-Right Surge in Germany: The AfD Dominates Youth Vote in Thuringia and Saxony

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A Chinese announcer shouted "Diaoyu Islands belong to China" during a live broadcast at Japan Broadcasting Corporation (NHK), sparking a controversy in both Japan and China.

Japan Announcer Shouts "Diaoyu Islands Belong to China" During Live Broadcast, Flees Back to China

A Chinese announcer shouted "Diaoyu Islands belong to China" during a live broadcast at Japan Broadcasting Corporation (NHK)

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China Flag Controversy: Paris Hotel Faces Backlash from Chinese Cyber-nationalists

The Evergreen Laurel Hotel in Paris has found itself at the centre of a controversy for not displaying the Chinese flag

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Why does the Alt-Right fetishise Japan?

Japan: A Model for an Alt-Right Ethno-State?

An essay on the Alt-Right's fascination with Japan as an ethno-state

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Mao Zedong's Personality Cult in Present-day China - From Deng Xiaoping to Xi Jinping 

The legacy of Mao Zedong looms large over the People’s Republic of China (PRC). His portrait hangs prominently on Tiananmen Square in the capital Beijing. The national currency, the Renminbi, bears his image. The Communist regime continues to worship Mao as a great leader, hero and founder of the country. Public debate regarding Mao’s botched economic policies, repression of dissent, and warfare…

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“Missiles Loaded with Water” - China's Military Not Ready for Action Due to Widespread Corruption

On December 29, 2023, the People’s Republic of China (PRC) appointed a new defence minister after leaving the post empty for two months. The man selected for the job was Dong Jun (董军), a former naval commander who led the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Navy since 2021.¹ Dong’s predecessor, Li Shangfu (李尚福), was abruptly removed from the role in October by the PRC’s rubber stamp…

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Hong Kong's Civic Party To Officially Dissolve Within Three Months

The Civic Party (公民黨), a pro-democracy political group in Hong Kong, held its last meeting today (December 23) as part of its voluntary liquidation process. The liquidator appointed by the party presented and explained the liquidation report to the members and announced that the remaining balance of NT$97,494.25 of the party’s funds had been donated to a local charity organisation. Alan Leong…

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Hong Kong Youth Launch Taiwan Tour, Warn Public Not to Trust China's Regime

As Taiwan prepares for its general election on January 13, 2024, a group of young activists from Hong Kong and Taiwan are campaigning to raise awareness of the threat posed by the People’s Republic of China (PRC) to the island’s democracy.¹ The group has launched an initiative called “Hong Kong Walk With Taiwan” (台港同行) and will travel across Taiwan to urge people not to trust “China’s lies”.…

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Belgian Far-Right Politician Accused of Taking Bribes from China’s National Security Agency

Belgian far-right politician Frank Creyelman was reportedly paid off by the Ministry of National Security of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) for over three years in order to influence European politics in Beijing’s favour.  Creyelman, 62, is an honorary Belgian MP and former member of the far-right Flemish nationalist party Vlaams Belang. He previously served in the Flemish parliament and…

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Chinese State Media “TV Confessions” Make Their Appearance in Hong Kong

In recent years, state-run media in the People’s Republic of China (PRC) have increasingly used “televised confessions” as a propaganda tool to publicly show prisoners’ alleged repentance on camera. TV confessions have now made their debut on Hong Kong’s local media. Hong Kong-based Television Broadcasts Limited (TVB) aired a total of 12 episodes of a programme titled “Securing the Country with…

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"He Always Talks About the West"-Former University President Sentenced to 11 Years in Prison in China

A former member of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and president of a prestigious university was sentenced to prison on charges of corruption and bribery. But among the reasons for his downfall are also his interest in the West and his alleged disregard for party discipline. An article in the latest issue of “China Discipline Inspection and Supervision Magazine” (中国纪检监杂志) reported that Li…

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Hong Kong Activist Agnes Chow Ting Has Fled Hong Kong and Is Now in Self-Exile in Canada

Agnes Chow Ting (周庭), a prominent Hong Kong politician and social activist, announced on Sunday (December 3) that she has left the former British colony and is now in self-exile in Canada. Chow is a former member of the Standing Committee of the pro-democracy party Demosisto and former spokesperson of Scholarism. She was involved in the 2014 Umbrella Movement and the 2019–2020 Hong Kong protests.…

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How China's Government Uses Foreign Influencers to Spread Propaganda

The government of the People’s Republic China (PRC) keeps a firm grip on its domestic media landscape, but it is also trying to shape public opinion abroad through a network of foreign influencers. These are social media personalities who have millions of followers and endorse pro-PRC narratives on platforms such as YouTube, TikTok and Weibo. A new report by Fergus Ryan, Daria Impiombato and…

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AI-Generated Images: Who Owns the Copyright? Landmark Ruling From a Chinese Court

The Beijing Internet Court (北京互聯網法院) has issued a ruling on a copyright infringement dispute over images generated by artificial intelligence (AI). It is the first case of its kind in the People’s Republic of China (PRC). On February 24, 2023, the plaintiff, surnamed Li (李), used the open source AI software “Stable Diffusion” to generate an image by inputting prompt words. He then posted the…

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