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China Announces Removal of Defense Minister, 2 Months After He Was Last Seen in Public

China Announces Removal of Defense Minister, 2 Months After He Was Last Seen in Public

By Christopher Bodeen
Li Shangfu is the second senior Chinese official to disappear this year, following former Foreign Minister Qin Gang.

What Is the State of the Chinese State?

What Is the State of the Chinese State?

By Jamie Horsley
Pronouncements of its demise amid a strengthening of CCP control may be premature.
Li Qiang: Does a New Premier Matter in Xi’s China?

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. 

Chen Quanguo, Architect of Xinjiang Crackdown, Likely to be Rewarded With Central Position in 2022

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.

Can China’s COVID-19 Statistics Be Trusted?

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.

What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?
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What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?

China's Massive Government Overhaul: What You Need to Know

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.

China Finds 123 People Responsible for Fatal Tianjin Explosions

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.
China's State Council Probes the Tianjin Explosions

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.

China to Embrace New 'Active Defense' Strategy

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.

With Protests Looming, Beijing Promotes Its Vision for Hong Kong

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.

China Considers World’s Longest Underground Tunnel

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.
Does China’s New State Secret Regulation Mean Anything?

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?

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