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China domestic politics
China's Xi Jinping Era Has Begun
By Bo Zhiyue
Xi's control over China's former leaders suggests his is China's most powerful leader since Mao.
What to Read on Xi Jinping's US Visit
By Shannon Tiezzi
Helping you make sense of the barrage of media coverage on Xi and China: this week's China links.
Meet the Architect of China's Economic Policies
By Bo Zhiyue
What you need to know about Liu He, Xi Jinping's top economic advisor.
How Foreign Analysis of China's Military Parade Missed the Point
By Zheng Wang
Most outside analysis of China's parade was surprisingly sensationalized, superficial, and over-interpreted.
Why China's 'Retired' Leaders Don't Leave Quietly
By Yang Hengjun
Unlimited power and little supervision encourage officials to seek to influence politics long after they retire.
Does China Have a Roadmap to Eliminate Corruption?
By Yang Hengjun
What's really driving the fight against corruption?
Is This Man China's Next Leader?
By Bo Zhiyue
The rise of a Zhejiang clique is good news for Chen Min'er, the new party secretary of Guizhou Province.
Aide to China's Former President Expelled From Party, to Face Trial
By Shannon Tiezzi
It's official: Ling Jihua has been expelled from the Party for "serious discipline violations."
Is China Returning to One-Man Rule?
By Kerry Brown
What happens if Xi Jinping wants to stay in power indefinitely?
Who Will Be Xi’s Number 2 on China’s Central Military Commission?
By Bo Zhiyue
Gen. Fan Changlong is due to retire at the 19th Party Congress. Who will replace him as China's top military official?
In China, Xi Jinping's Shaanxi Clique on the Rise
By Bo Zhiyue
Politicians with ties to Shaanxi, Xi's home province, have fared well since Xi came to power.
The Rise of a New Tsinghua Clique in Chinese Politics
By Bo Zhiyue
Three Tsinghua alums with strong ties to each other -- and to Xi Jinping -- are climbing the ranks in Chinese politics.