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Charlotte Gao

Charlotte Gao holds a MA degree in Asian Studies. Her research interests center around East Asian topics. She has worked in the past as a news editor, reporter, and writer for multiple traditional, online, and new media outlets.

Posts by Charlotte Gao
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October 26, 2017

How Were China's Top Leaders Selected?

By Charlotte Gao
China’s state media says the candidates have to meet four criteria.  
October 26, 2017

Life Is About to Get Even Harder for Foreign Media in China

By Charlotte Gao
A number of prominent foreign media were barred from the press conference revealing China’s new leadership.

October 26, 2017

China and ASEAN Aim for First Joint Maritime Exercise

By Charlotte Gao
China has called for a joint maritime exercise with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations for years.

October 25, 2017

Who Are China’s New Top Leaders?

By Charlotte Gao
A number of new faces end up in the CCP’s Politburo Standing Committee.

October 24, 2017

The 19th Party Congress: A Rare Glimpse of the United Front Work Department

By Charlotte Gao
"The United Front (UF) is an important magic weapon for the the party's victory."
October 24, 2017

Chinese Communist Party Vows to 'Sinicize Religions’ in China

By Charlotte Gao
Remarks at the Congress continue last year's campaign to force religions to adapt to “socialist society.”

October 20, 2017

Before Reshuffle, Central Bank Governor Sends Warning to China’s Economy

By Charlotte Gao
Zhou Xiaochuan's warning was in sharp contrast to the optimism on display at the 19th Party Congress.
October 20, 2017

China Urges the US to Abandon ‘Biased Views’ After Tillerson’s Reprimand

By Charlotte Gao
China did not take kindly to Tillerson's blunt criticism of Chinese foreign policy.

October 19, 2017

How Fast is China's Economy Really Growing?

By Charlotte Gao
China’s Central Bank Governor said Chinese economy growth will hit 7 percent in H2.

October 19, 2017

Taiwan Calls for New Cross-Strait Relations After Xi’s Strong Speech

By Charlotte Gao
China's president pressed Taiwan’s government to recognize the “1992 Consensus” at the 19th Party Congress.

October 18, 2017

China's 19th Party Congress Sends a Message to Chinese Media

By Charlotte Gao
Chinese president vows to “firmly grip on the leadership in the field of ideology. ”
October 18, 2017

3 Major Takeaways from Xi Jinping’s Speech at the 19th Party Congress

By Charlotte Gao
Chinese president kicks off the national event with a 3-plus-hour speech.

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