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Xi Jinping
What Trump's Team Need to Know About the Kim-Xi Meeting in Beijing
By Ankit Panda
Xi Jinping is poised to take control of the burgeoning "denuclearization" diplomacy in Northeast Asia.
Is Xi Flying Too Close to the Sun?
By Sarah Cook
The Chinese leader’s power grab may be undermining his party’s long-term survival strategy.
The Expected and Unexpected of China's Government Appointments
By Charlotte Gao
Wang Qishan, Yang Xiaodu, and the prospects for the next phase of China’s anti-corruption campaign.
Kim Jong-un Congratulates Xi Jinping on His Reappointment to a Second Term as China's President
By Ankit Panda
The North Korean leader congratulates Xi as he enters his second term as China's president.
Xi Jinping and China's Return to One-Man Rule
By Quinn Marschik
Throughout Chinese history, one-man rule has been the norm. The abolition of presidential term limits should not surprise anyone.
In Xinjiang, China’s 'Neo-Totalitarian' Turn Is Already a Reality
By Michael Clarke
China is not only reviving Mao-era social controls, but augmenting them through cutting-edge technology.
Xi Jinping: Rising Dictator or Another East Asian Strongman?
By Li Jie Sheng
Making sense of Xi’s likely extended stay in power by looking at other long-term or strong-handed regional leaders.
Jerome Cohen: Xi and CCP Aim for Unchallenged Power
By Maurits Elen
To whom much is given, much will be required.
What China's Elimination of Presidential Term Limits Does and Doesn't Mean
By Ankit Panda
The Diplomat's Shannon Tiezzi joins Ankit Panda to discuss developments in Chinese politics.
Can China Keep Controlling Its SOEs?
By Kjeld Erik Brødsgaard
The Chinese Communist Party shows few signs of easing its control of state-owned enterprises in the country.
China’s Military Backs Proposed Constitutional Amendments
By Adam Ni
The military comes out in support of the changes, which would allow Xi to hold the presidency indefinitely.
Macron to Set Tone for an EU Balancing Act Between India and China on Belt and Road
By Aman Thakker
Will Macron speak for the EU as he balances between India and China?