China 20th Party Congress

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.