The Thought Police Are Coming

Chris Hedges and Mr. Fish / Truthdig Jun 11, 2019 The oppression of WikiLeaks publisher Julian Assange heralds a frightening new totalitarianism. Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )

‘The Boat Rocker’: An Unsettling Book About the Moral Dimensions of Modern Journalism

By Ron Charles Nov 19, 2016 How timely it is to read this strange, intense novel from Ha Jin about the glories and limits of the press A former soldier in the Chinese army who chose to stay in the US after the Tiananmen Square massacre, Ha Jin has lived and worked under two very different sets of rules A former Chinese army soldier who chose to stay in the U. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

China, ‘Think Carefully’ Because Whatever You Do, ‘America Will Still Do Business With You’

Natasha Hakimi Zapata / Truthdig Oct 2, 2014 The "Colbert Report" host weighs in on the historic Hong Kong protests (which alarmingly may become "Tiananmen Square 2.0"), warning China to put a lot of thought into its response to the demonstrations. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

The Rules of Revolt

Chris Hedges / Truthdig Jun 9, 2014 There are fundamental lessons to be taken from the protests that swept through China 25 years ago, ignited by the student occupation of Tiananmen Square Revolutions differ, but most have similar dynamics There are fundamental lessons to be taken from the protests that swept through China 25 years ago, ignited by the student occupation of Tiananmen Square. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

Remembering Tiananmen Square, Sometimes in Secret

Staff / Truthdig Jun 5, 2014 In mainland China, commemorating the Tiananmen Square crackdown is not permitted, and Wednesday's 25th anniversary was no exception. However, that didn't stop some resourceful Chinese citizens from coming up with creative ways to flout their government's policy. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Truthdigger of the Week: Gao Yu

BLANK Jun 2, 2014 The journalist's detention before the 25th anniversary of the slaughter at Tiananmen Square shows the Chinese government's determination to repress those pursuing democracy.The journalist's detention before the 25th anniversary of Tiananmen Square shows the Chinese government's determination to repress those pursuing democracy. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Egyptian Upheaval: Day 6

Staff / Truthdig Jan 31, 2011 A military show of strength defined the sixth day of anti-government protests across Egypt. Jet fighters repeatedly flew over Cairo's Tahrir Square, the main center for demonstrators, while a column of tanks, a la Tiananmen Square, was blocked by protesters. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Microsoft Hunkers Down in China

Staff / Truthdig Mar 26, 2010 Call its decision soulless and/or good business, Microsoft has decided to stay in China despite the departure of its competitor, Google, from the country after a row between the government and the search site over the censorship of Web pages. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )