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Li Qiang: Does a New Premier Matter in Xi’s China?
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. 

Chen Quanguo, Architect of Xinjiang Crackdown, Likely to be Rewarded With Central Position in 2022
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.
Can China’s COVID-19 Statistics Be Trusted?
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.

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

China Finds 123 People Responsible for Fatal Tianjin Explosions
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.

China's State Council Probes the Tianjin Explosions
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.

China to Embrace New 'Active Defense' Strategy
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.
With Protests Looming, Beijing Promotes Its Vision for Hong Kong
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.

China Considers World’s Longest Underground Tunnel
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.

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

China Mulls Nationwide Public Smoking Ban
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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