Q3: Rebound or Greater Decline? 

The numbers for China's 3rd Quarter are in, suggesting better-than-anticipated growth. But Gordan Chang argues that the figures are not adding up.

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Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao's Family Hits Back at NY Times Report 

Close relatives of Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao are retaliating after a negative foreign media report. On October 26, the New York Times published an article claiming Wen Jiabao's relatives control up to 2.7 billion dollars in assets and business interests-though it stopped short of accusing Wen of any wrongdoing himself. It appears Wen Jiabao is now hitting back. On October 29, the China's Foreign Spokesman Hong Lei confirmed rumored reports that Wen's family had hired lawyers to refute the allegations.

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Bo Xilai Stripped of Immunity 

Paving the way for his show trial, fallen Communist Party member Bo Xilai has been officially removed from the National People's Congress. With the expulsion comes a loss of immunity from prosecution. A high-profile trial could come ahead of the 18th Party Congress.

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PLA Military Exercises Intimidate Hong Kong 

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Telecom Network Control Boosted for Party Congress 

Telecom companies have received notification that networks will be under stricter security beginning November 7th and lasting until the end of the 18th Party Congress meeting. International calls, long distance domestic calls and the Internet will be monitored more than usual in an attempt to prevent foreign reporting about the leadership change from spreading.

 Shen Yun Symphony Orchestra Debuts with Three Encore Performances

 

It was a debut that drew three encore performances and an extended standing ovation. On Sunday (October 28), the Shen Yun Symphony Orchestra played for the first time outside of accompanying Shen Yun Performing Arts. Praises flowed after the inaugural performance at Carnegie Hall in New York. [More] 

 

 NTD Dance
Competition Winners
Announced

 

Winners at the 5th Annual NTD Dance Competition were announced over the weekend. [More]  

 

 

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