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Xi s Absence from the Key Central Meeting and Solely Issuing Instructions is Unusual
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Xi's Absence from the Key Central Meeting and Solely Issuing Instructions is Unusual

On November 18, major state media outlets of the Communist Party of China reported that the Central Committee held a comprehensive rule of law work conference in Beijing from November 17 to 18. Zhao Leji, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau and Chairman of the National People&

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Analysis: CCP Elders’ “Implicit Checks and Balances” — Two Forces Blocking Xi’s Re-election

Analysis: CCP Elders’ “Implicit Checks and Balances” — Two Forces Blocking Xi’s Re-election

China

Before the CCP’s Fourth Plenum of the 20th Central Committee convened, there were widespread rumors that Xi Jinping’s power was unstable. At the plenum, many high-ranking generals promoted by Xi were disciplined, but his own position did not change, and the military continued expressing loyalty to him afterward. However, some still believe the purge itself shows Xi is in a power crisis, that elder factions are applying “implicit checks and balances,” and that in the power reshuffle at the 21st Party Congress two years from now, Xi will find it difficult to secure another term....

Beijing and Xinjiang Officials Die Suddenly, Experts Call It Unusual

Beijing and Xinjiang Officials Die Suddenly, Experts Call It Unusual

China

The hidden demons did not anticipate that after Yu Menglong's (Yú Ménglóng) death, an increasing amount of insider information would come to light, involving a broader range of issues. Yu Menglong's spirit has also revealed many secrets through a medium that the public had never imagined, capturing significant attention....

Wolf Warriors Playing Tai Chi: US–China Shadow War Intensifies

Wolf Warriors Playing Tai Chi: US–China Shadow War Intensifies

China

In the past month or two, have you also felt a change—China and the United States suddenly don’t seem to be arguing as loudly. From the Busan meeting to mutual official visits, the atmosphere appears much softer than in previous years. But don’t be fooled by the appearance. My own observation is that easing is only on the surface; competition is the essence. The United States has regained confidence and now holds the advantage, while the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) is being forced into strategic retreat. On the surface the two sides are polite, but in reality they are both holding back big m...

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