Beijing Review

Beijing Review is China's only national newsmagazine in English. It is published every week in Beijing, by the China International Publishing Group (CIPG). Launched in March 1958, Beijing Review reports and comments on the country's social, political, economic and cultural affairs, policy changes and latest developments. It also offers in-depth analysis on major regional and international events, and provides consulting and information services.

Beijing Review

Just How Up Close Is the Future?

A HISTORIC PORT CALL

SOCIETY

ECONOMY

WORLD

PEOPLE & POINTS

THE GREATER (BAY) CONNECT • More than sightseeing—international talents gain firsthand experience of China’s dynamic city cluster development

CONCRETE AND CULTURE: A HARMONIOUS EVOLUTION • The Greater Bay Area teaches us that cities, like people, can reinvent themselves while honoring their roots

The CPC at 104

The CPC Grows Stronger as Membership Exceeds 100 Million

Bonds Beyond the Bund • Over the past century, the American Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai (AmCham Shanghai) has borne witness to the shifting landscape of China-U.S. trade relations. In an exclusive interview with Beijing Review reporter Peng Jiawei, Eric Zheng, President of AmCham Shanghai, shared his views on the past, present and future of bilateral economic ties—from their historical roots and current challenges to prospects for renewed cooperation. Edited excerpts of their conversation follow:

Marxism, Markets and the Myth of Capitalist Democracy • Carlos L. Garrido, an adjunct professor of philosophy at Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, the U.S., and Secretary of Education for the American Communist Party, visited China in April. In an interview with Beijing Review reporter Li Wenhan, Garrido shared his initial impressions of China, discussed his experiences engaging with Marxism, offered insights into China’s socialist market economy and the country’s concept of “whole-process people’s democracy,” and addressed the U.S. fentanyl crisis. Edited excerpts from their conversation follow:

Order or Disorder?

Soft Power, Steady Track, Strong Results

Safeguarding Personal Data and Streamlining Authentication

More Than an Expo • Expo highlights Xinjiang’s role in the Silk Road revival, showcasing green energy, innovation and global collaboration

Mud, Medals & Warrior Spirits • Spartan race is the new obsession among fitness devotees in China

Chasing the Chill and Thrill • Heatwaves are redrawing China’s summer consumption map

Aging Like a Fine Waterway • How China’s ancient canal became a modern cultural dynamo

The Past as a Playground • How one veteran curator is rewriting museum magic for Chinese youth

Gansu, a Guardian Of the Silk Road

Safety First, Questions Follow: China Bans Risky Power Banks on Flights