China politics

“Since 1976, changes have been introduced to a rigidly collectivized economy in order to build up socialism, not to abandon it.”

Ending “zero COVID” is Beijing’s best option, but it comes at the worst possible time.

Xi’s insistence on personal loyalty risks a climate of sycophancy and rigid unanimity in the ranks of China’s top leaders.

Current Communist Party leader Xi Jinping praised Jiang in an hour-long address at Beijing's Great Hall of the People.

One can attribute many of China’s current achievements and problems to policies initiated during Jiang’s tenure. 

Jiang led China from 1989 to 2002, a period that saw explosive growth in China’s economy and global status but also laid the seeds for many of the issues facing the country today.

In the streets, on banners, in cyberspace, collectively, and individually – people in China are speaking out.

To bolster their standing during the pandemic, local cadres are putting a new twist on the concept of performative governance.

Insights from Benjamin Tsai.

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."

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.”

Insights from Victor C. Shih.