18th Party Congress

MIT’s Taylor Fravel lays out some possible trends as China transitions to new leadership.

Xi Jinping has taken the reins of the Communist Party. With multiple domestic and international challenges mounting, there is much to be done.

While Hu may be out as leader of the Communist Party, his influence will not completely disappear.

After months of endless speculation, China’s new leaders have been declared. The Diplomat presents a look at the men who will guide China.

“students gathered…to replace the Chinese flags atop their school with the Tibetan independence flag.”

Xi faces an uphill battle in trying to reform the economy. State-owned enterprises would be a good place to start.

How soon to be completed leadership transitions in both nations and a greater awareness of environmental issues could spark an accord.

With self-immolations continuing, Tibet has become a major challenge for the incoming Chinese leadership. Could changes at the top mean changes for Tibet?

With its rapid accumulation of wealth and development, many look to the city-state as model – but there are concerns.

With President Hu set to step down, Elizabeth Economy reviews the dangers and opportunities he leaves for Xi Jinping.

The CCP, concerned with stability and avoiding social tensions, seems certain to continue the tradition.

A recent bombshell in the New York Times could potentially influence the Chinese political landscape.