Donate

National People's Congress

Chinese Premier Li Keqiang (C) poses with female delegates at the annual session of the National People's Congress (NPC) on International Women's Day in Beijing on March 8, 2015.

China detains female activists ahead of International Women’s Day

Justice

Activists in China had planned to call attention to domestic violence ahead of International Women’s Day this past Sunday, but China’s state security stepped in to detain at least 10 activists in three different Chinese cities.

China’s Outgoing Leader Admits Shortcomings in Final Public Address

Global Politics
The World

China’s stimulus plan aims at 8% economic growth

Business, Economics and Jobs
Tell us about your experience accessing The World

We want to hear your feedback so we can keep improving our website, theworld.org. Please fill out this quick survey and let us know your thoughts (your answers will be anonymous). Thanks for your time!

We respect your time, attention and privacy

This is a news website, not a click casino. We do NOT employ deceptive behaviors, display annoying ads or use third party cookies and trackers to monetize your visit or help advertisers track you across the internet.

Simply, we ask that you would consider a donation to support the journalism we produce every weekday. Thank you.

This is The World

The World is a public radio program and podcast that crosses borders and time zones to bring home the stories that matter.

Follow The World

Subscribe to The World’s Latest Edition podcast for free using your favorite podcast player: