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China factionalism
China’s Third Plenum Is Long Overdue. That’s a Red Flag.
By Zhuoran Li
The absence of the Third Plenum is consequential and dangerous for China; it both reflects a notable divide within the CCP and causes greater political instability.
5 Takeaways From China’s Big Leadership Announcement
By Shannon Tiezzi
The 20th Party Congress has closed, with Xi Jinping's grip on power even tighter than expected.
China’s Political ‘Coalitions of the Weak’
By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from Victor C. Shih.
The End of Senior Politics in China
By Zhuoran Li
Xi Jinping is the first leader since 1978 not to be constrained by powerful elders in the CCP.
Who Are China's 'Princelings'?
By Bo Zhiyue
Princelings are often talked about as a bloc, but in truth there are several different kinds.
Is China Secretly Building a Navy Base in Africa?
By Shannon Tiezzi
Plus, more on China-Africa relations, China's anti-corruption tsar, and CCP factionalism. Friday China links.
How Factionalism in Chinese Politics Is Misunderstood
By Bo Zhiyue
Media descriptions of three "factions" in Chinese politics are actually not very helpful.
Where Does President Xi's Power Come From?
By Jin Kai
As he pursues anti-corruption and reform, Xi is drawing power and confidence from some unusual sources.
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