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Mu Chunshan
Mu Chunshan is a Beijing-based journalist.
Previously, Mu was part of an Education Ministry-backed research project investigating the influence of foreign media in shaping China’s image. He has previously reported from the Middle East, Africa, Russia and from around Asia.
March 10, 2014
5 Foreign Policy Takeaways From Li Keqiang’s Work Report
By Mu Chunshan
December 21, 2013
China's Official Response To Jang Song-Thaek's Execution: An Analysis
By Mu Chunshan
December 06, 2013
Why Israel Is Not A Model For China
By Mu Chunshan
November 27, 2013
The Iranian Nuclear Question: China’s Perspective
Forget Israel and Iran: China may be the ultimate winner of the recent deal over Iran’s nuclear program
August 06, 2013
Why Do Some Chinese Still Love Bo Xilai?
Much of Bo’s popularity derives from discontent with governance issues.
June 12, 2013
How Ordinary Chinese Saw the Xi-Obama Summit
Grand government pronouncements appear to have been largely ignored by the average Chinese.
May 29, 2013
Four Observations on Xi’s Meeting with North Korean Envoy
Our writer offers some takeaways from the recent meeting between Choe Ryong-hae and Xi Jinping.
May 25, 2013
Xi Jinping's U.S. Visit: What It Tells Us
The president’s visit will cap a period of active Chinese diplomacy. It also suggests Beijing’s diplomatic priorities.
May 19, 2013
China’s Leaders Abroad; What the First Visits Tell Us
China’s new foreign policy leaders have been quick to travel. Their choice of first destinations is revealing.
November 01, 2012
Why the CCP Won't Abandon Mao Zedong Thought
The CCP, concerned with stability and avoiding social tensions, seems certain to continue the tradition.
September 11, 2012
China's Social Media Challenge
Chinese ‘netizens’ are increasingly turning to Weibo and other forms of social media to express themselves.
August 25, 2012
China's Forgotten Non-Communist Parties
Although often overlooked, the CCP allows a number of legalized political parties in China.