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A new play tries to shed light on the 20th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square massacre.

Tiananmen Square in Beijing has been the centre of important events in history.

China has the largest youth population in the world. The generation has been largely shaped by a strong culture and turbulent history.

Tian'anmen Square is known for a bloody student revolt, but it's much more than that. It is the heartbeat of a city. The Chinese flock there when anything major occurs.

Catch the Peking Opera, climb the Great Wall of China, or stroll through Tienanmen Square or the Forbidden Palace and much more in fall, the best time to visit Beijing.

Smog, earthquakes, Africa, Dalai Lama, human rights, finance and now Internet & media censorship are headlines that have become synonymous with the 2008 Summer Olympics.

The Chinese capital of Beijing is fascinating to visit but getting around can be difficult without the right information. Here's a quick guide.

Following Secretary Clinton's lead, Speaker Pelosi upholds President Obama's Charm China Offensive 11 days prior to the 20th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square massacre.

The recent coverage of the unrest in Tibet by Newscorp is another example of how Rupert Murdoch's media empire bends over backwards to support the Chinese Government.

From the Tiananmen Square massacre in 1989 to the Iranian election protests of 2009, students continue to be at the centre of political demonstrations worldwide.

Tiananmen Square and its surrounds make for a great first day in Beijing, offering up tastes of history, opulence, recreation and cuisine and all within walking distance.

Beijing, China has a number of sites from historical palaces and market shopping to dining and the Arts, that are a must-see for any traveler to this ancient Asian city.

This China travel guide is perfect for anyone who has ever thought about touring China. Learn about the must-see destinations in Shanghai, Beijing and beyond.

The latest Berlitz Pocket Guide to China offers a lot of information in an easy to carry format. It is attractively illustrated and a pleasure to handle.

For over 500 years the Forbidden City, also known as the Imperial Palace or Palace Museum, in Beijing, China, was the home of the great nation's royal family.

This article gives a brief overview of the Falun Gong movement and evaluates China's policy towards the group before finally weighing the implications of such policies.

Beijing is peppered with museums, including Drum Tower, Museum of Chinese History, Military Museum, Big Bell Temple and Museum of Natural History. All are worth a visit.

A two-minute earthquake in the Dragon's Gate Mountains in Western China near the eastern edge of Tibet, sent shock waves as far away as Russia, India and Pakistan.

China remains one of the biggest repressors of information for its citizens.

It's a story about an educated girl who died in a political protesting against dictatorship; she died on TV in front of millions of people who are still just watching TV.

What was the significance of the 'Footprints of History' that traversed the city prior to the Opening Ceremony of the 2008 Beijing Olympics? Were these real?

Doing business in China presents challenges for foreign businessmen. Certain actions or comments could offend the Chinese hosts, so it's important to do some research.

Wanting to add a few more sites to your Beijing tour? These destinations usually get missed on the Beijing itinerary.

"Eternal Flame," "Like a Prayer," "the Look" and "Straight Up" are just some of the best 80's songs of 1989.

Zhu Wen's collection of short stories is a great introduction to modern Chinese literature.