China’s environmental problems will require some rapid action.

The cynicism surrounding Xi's reforms are making a difficult task even harder.

The Diplomat speaks with Kerry Brown about his new book, "The New Emperors: Power and the Princelings in China".

Reform is like sailing upstream: if you’re not making progress, you’re going backwards.

To maintain economic growth, SOE reform will need to be meaningful.

Plus, analysis of China's urbanization plan and Captain America in China. Friday China links.

A collection of essays on the Sino-Japanese War of 1894-95 has obvious implications for modern China.

China's state media fired back at Western speculation the Chinese economy is headed for a fall.

China is reiterating previous calls to provide better treatment for petitioners, but how far will the reforms go?

To be a "successful Gorbachev" requires holding all levers of power in order to push through deep reforms.

The real core of China's military modernization has more to do with organization and structure than with technology.

Li Keqiang's work report to the NPC highlighted reform efforts on issues that also plagued the previous government.

Plus, dueling human rights reports, an attack on a former Hong Kong editor, and Xi's vision for reform. Friday China links.

The real winners of the 2013 Third Plenum are Xi Jinping and the Chinese Communist Party.

Recent news reports underscore the need for progress on transparency if reforms are to really succeed.

Those who would criticize the pace of China’s reform efforts should consider the context.