China’s Minister Purges Reflect Xi’s Personnel Dilemma
[ad_1] AdvertisementWhen China’s National People’s Congress convened in March, President Xi Jinping stressed the importance of stability and security. But half a year later, the...
Why China Isn’t Pulling the Stimulus Trigger
[ad_1] AdvertisementFor China’s leadership, this summer has been challenging on multiple fronts. In politics, opaque circumstances led to the removal of the former foreign minister....
Decoding China’s Counter-Espionage Crackdown
[ad_1] Advertisement“We must better balance development and security,” said Xi Jinping at this year's National People's Congress, shortly after being reappointed as China's president. These...
Beijing’s Bid to Overhaul China’s Tech-Finance Nexus
[ad_1] AdvertisementSince coming to power in 2012, Xi Jinping's administration has sought to stamp out corruption and reorder China's political economy. But more than 10...
Li Qiang: Does a New Premier Matter in Xi’s China?
[ad_1] AdvertisementAfter Li Keqiang's decade at the helm, China's State Council has a new premier. The similarly named Li Qiang won a 99.6 percent endorsement...
Li Keqiang’s Legacy: A Recommitment to Reformism
[ad_1] AdvertisementAfter ten years as China's premier, Li Keqiang looks destined to be remembered as the country's weakest head of government in decades, whose influence...
Where Is China’s Politics Headed in 2023?
[ad_1] AdvertisementWhile politics in China has always been difficult to interpret, events in 2022 felt especially inscrutable. At times, China analysis seemed like an endless...