Nie Weiping was not just a Go player; he was a cultural icon in China. Born in 1942, he rose through the ranks to become a nine-dan professional, a title that signifies mastery in the game. Over his ...

The win catapulted him to national icon status and sparked a fever for the board game across China Nie Weiping, a legendary Go master in China, died in Beijing at the age of 73 on Wednesday. Nie is ...

Nie Weiping's legacy extends far beyond his titles and victories. As a pioneer in the world of Go, he played a crucial role in elevating the game within China and inspiring countless individuals. His ...

People attend the farewell ceremony of late Chinese Go master Nie Weiping at the east hall of the Babaoshan Funeral Parlour in Beijing, capital of China, Jan. 18, 2026. Chinese Go master Nie Weiping ...

An elderly couple in China has protested against the alleged torture of their lawyer son after he was detained by police for taking human rights cases. The devastated parents wore large signboards ...

Chinese human rights lawyer Chang Weiping was tried behind closed doors on a subversion charge in Shaanxi province on Tuesday, with his family barred from attending the hearing. The 38-year-old lawyer ...