Bo Xilai

The open ambitions of rising political star Bo Xilai were partly responsible for his fall. But the frustrations that fueled his popularity could come back to haunt the Party.

The firing Bo Xilai was a surprise to many. Was he punished for getting too far outside the mainstream?

Communist Party chief of Chongqing Bo Xilai, China’s own political rock star, has been dismissed. Why?

The apparent detention of Chongqing Police Chief Wang Lijun is a blow to populist politician Bo Xilai. And could be a sign of where China is headed.

Bo Xilai’s style of politics offers risks and rewards for the Chinese Communist Party. Will they take a chance?

Chinese politician Bo Xilai is trying an unconventional approach to his bid for a Politburo Standing Committee seat.

Bo Xilai looks like he might be trying a first in Chinese politics – a popular campaign to join the Politburo.

What the rise of populist Bo Xilai might say about China’s politics, nationalism and future foreign policy making.

How China’s elites see labour reflects differences within the Communist Party about the future course of the country, argues Russell Leigh Moses.

Bo Xilai has a reputation as a rising political rock star. But do his ‘Red Culture’ policies in Chongqing really offer a viable model for China?

China’s leadership sends contradictory signals about the prospects for political reform.

Rising star Bo Xilai has been making waves in Chongqing. But at the cost of the rule of law?