(旗). A banner is an administrative division of the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, corresponding to the county level. Introduced initially by the Qing Dynasty (1644 – 1912), there are 52 banners in today’s China, three of which are autonomous.
« Back to Glossary IndexBanner
|
« Back to Glossary Index
Related articles
Keep Reading
- China, Beware of the New Anti-Espionage Law
With the new rules, all those who send abroad news the CCP does not like may be considered “spies”—including “Bitter Winter” reporters.
- L’anti-sectarisme à la mode de Caen : Pour éviter un procès, la MIVILUDES s’exécute face à la Scientology
Confrontée à un procès, la mission gouvernementale française de lutte contre les sectes republie son rapport annuel en y incluant une réponse de l’Église de Scientology.
- Chinese Agents Tried to Bribe U.S. Tax Officer in Anti-Falun-Gong Plot
“China’s government has once again shown its disregard for the rule of law,” FBI Director Wray said.
- Detroit: Anti-Cult Pro-Russia-and-China Activist Arrested After She Assaulted a Scientology Church and a Synagogue
The interesting story of Randi Nord opens a window on the American and international ramifications of bigotry.