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China State Council
March 14, 2023
Li Qiang: Does a New Premier Matter in Xi’s China?
By Dan Macklin
While the powers of the premier have subsided, Li Qiang’s importance may lie in his ability to be a moderating force.
June 07, 2021
Chen Quanguo, Architect of Xinjiang Crackdown, Likely to be Rewarded With Central Position in 2022
By Tristan Kenderdine
Xinjiang Party Secretary Chen Quanguo will likely see a promotion at the 2022 Communist Party Congress, perhaps to vice premier.
March 26, 2020
Can China’s COVID-19 Statistics Be Trusted?
By Scott N. Romaniuk and Tobias Burgers
From GDP figures to coronavirus counts, China’s government has a long history of manipulating data for political gain.
March 14, 2018
China's Massive Government Overhaul: What You Need to Know
By Shannon Tiezzi
A brief rundown of the changes and what they reveal about Beijing's priorities and ambitions.
February 06, 2016
China Finds 123 People Responsible for Fatal Tianjin Explosions
By Shannon Tiezzi
The State Council has found 123 people responsible for the August disaster in Tianjin.
September 24, 2015
China's State Council Probes the Tianjin Explosions
By Shannon Tiezzi
Premier Li Keqiang gets an update on the government's investigation into the August blasts in Tianjin.
May 26, 2015
China to Embrace New 'Active Defense' Strategy
By Franz-Stefan Gady
A new defense white paper outlines Beijing's growing military capabilities and strategic outlook.
June 11, 2014
With Protests Looming, Beijing Promotes Its Vision for Hong Kong
By Shannon Tiezzi
With the planned Occupy Central movement drawing near, Beijing claims ultimate political control over Hong Kong.
February 18, 2014
China Considers World’s Longest Underground Tunnel
By Angela Erika Kubo
The proposed tunnel would run across two earthquake fault lines, sparking concerns over safety.
February 04, 2014
Does China’s New State Secret Regulation Mean Anything?
By Shannon Tiezzi
China's new rules regarding state secrets are meant to boost government transparency. But will they?
December 12, 2013
China Mulls Nationwide Public Smoking Ban
By J.T. Quigley
But with 10 percent of government revenue from state-owned tobacco, is it even possible?
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