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Zhou Yongkang’s Greatest Crime

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

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?

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

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

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?

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?

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

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

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

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

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.
The Downfall of Ling Jihua and the New Norm of Chinese Politics

The Downfall of Ling Jihua and the New Norm of Chinese Politics

By Bo Zhiyue
Ling Jihua's fall indicates the new normal in Chinese politics: No one is safe.

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