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China domestic politics
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.
Zhou Yongkang’s Greatest Crime
By Shannon Tiezzi
According to a Bloomberg report, Zhou spied on China's top leaders, including Xi Jinping.
What One New CCP Appointment Tells Us About Chinese Politics
By Bo Zhiyue
Wang Zhengwei's appointment as deputy head of the Central United Front Department is a sign of three ongoing trends.
Were China's Corrupt Officials Plotting a Coup?
By Bo Zhiyue
Rumors of a new "Gang of Four" in China are not based on solid evidence.
The Rise of a Fujian Clique in Chinese Politics
By Bo Zhiyue
Two men with strong ties to Fujian have risen astonishingly quickly since Xi Jinping came to power.
Who's Your Daddy: Politics and Revenge in China's Anti-Corruption Campaign
By Bo Zhiyue
How a father-in-law's revenge brought down Nanjing's party secretary.
Will Xi's Anti-Corruption Campaign Become an Outright Purge?
By Kerry Brown
Should Xi Jinping target China's vice president, his anti-corruption campaign would be entering uncharted waters.
What State Secrets Did Zhou Yongkang Leak?
By Shannon Tiezzi
Is the charge against Zhou related to rumors of an attempted coup?
How Xi Jinping Came to Rule China
By Shannon Tiezzi
Plus, China's coast guard and "maritime militia," China-US competition, and the story of "orange brother."
The End of Funeral Politics in China
By Bo Zhiyue
Funerals of high-ranking CCP officials are no longer useful as a window into CCP politics.
What Xi's Catchphrases Say About His Priorities for China
By Shannon Tiezzi
In a recent list of "hot phrases" said by President Xi Jinping, domestic affairs dominate.
3 House Rules of the Chinese Communist Party
By Bo Zhiyue
Bo Zhiyue on the unspoken rules for CCP members -- and the consequences of breaking them.