China 20th Party Congress

The removal of two key ministers highlights a deficiency of suitable talent, unsatisfactory performances, and internal divisions.

China’s top leadership changes reflect the prioritization of space, science, and technology.

Xi has imposed his own take on unity of the "Chinese dream."

China is seeking to use “intelligentization” to build a “world-class” military.

Insights from Benjamin Tsai.

Compared to the 19th Party Congress, this year's report is more specific about China's AI ambitions, including military applications.

Xi’s consolidation of power has been obtained through steps that have arguably strengthened the cohesion and institutional strength of the CCP as a whole.

A multi-year effort has brought strongman rule back into the Communist Party liturgy.

Revisiting the resilience of the age limit norm and exploring two counterfactuals.

Developments at the Party Congress suggest China’s relationship with Europe won’t get any easier. European capitals must be ready to respond.

The Politburo Standing Committee line-up brought a number of surprises, but Xi still seems to have operated within a broad institutional framework.

The 20th Party Congress has closed, with Xi Jinping's grip on power even tighter than expected.

With all seven members of the new Politburo Standing Committee loyal to Xi, "There is no counterweight or checks and balances in the system at all."

From COVID-19 and China's economy to Taiwan and the BRI, what did Xi's big speech tell us about China's future policies?

As China prepares to crown Xi for a controversial third term this weekend, it is imperative to understand how the West went wrong in expecting him to be a progressive leader.

For African governments, China’s party congress is about more than Xi Jinping.

Human rights defenders in China face arrest and lengthy detention for calling out Xi’s mistakes.

The final preview of the upcoming 20th National Congress of the CCP was a blow for anyone hoping for a shift on foreign policy or “zero COVID.”

If political turnover norms are abandoned, Xi could surround himself with compliant officials, raising the risk of policy missteps.

Though too often overlooked, the Party Congress work report will set the tone for China’s goals and priorities for the next five years.

Five things to pay attention to as China's big leadership transition gets underway.

At its upcoming congress, the party will triple down on a leader whose policies are proving increasingly self-defeating.

Turnover norms for Beijing’s top governing body could check Xi’s power and boost pro-market reformers.

Surprises are possible at the CCP’s most scripted event – but this year, any hopes for an “October surprise” are wishful thinking.