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Chinese Elites: The Real Threat to the Communist Party
By Zachary Keck
How can the CCP retain members’ loyalty at a time when their economic benefits are beginning to decline?
US-China Rivalry More Dangerous Than Cold War?
By Zachary Keck
Mearsheimer says a war between the US and China will be more likely than a US-Soviet one was during the Cold War.
Saudi Arabia May Buy Pakistani-Chinese Fighter Jets
By Zachary Keck
Riyadh is reportedly interested in purchasing the JF-17 Thunder fighters that China and Pakistan jointly produced.
America’s Relative Decline: Should We Panic?
By Zachary Keck
The end of the unipolar era will create new dangers that the world mustn’t overlook.
China Lifts Ban on Lady Gaga
By Zachary Keck
Plus, President Xi Jinping will attend the Sochi Olympics in Russia. Monday China links.
China’s Economy Loses Steam
By Zachary Keck
China’s economy grew 7.7% in 2013, and is expected to continue slowing in 2014.
China Confirms Hypersonic Missile Test
By Zachary Keck
China's Ministry of National Defense confirmed the ultra-high speed missile test, but said it wasn't directed at the US.
China Wants to Join Middle East Peace Quartet
By Zachary Keck
Beijing stands ready to join the international body for negotiating an Israeli-Palestinian peace.
US Firm Under Investigation For Using Made-in-China Parts in F-35 Components
By Ankit Panda
Also, Chinese military planning changes, a U.S.-South Korean military deal, and Edward Snowden in India. Mid-week links.
China’s Dictatorship Diplomacy Implodes
By Zachary Keck
All around the world China's support for authoritarian states is backfiring.
China’s North Korea Opportunity
By Harry Kazianis
Will 2014 be the year that China finally reins in its dangerous neighbor in Pyongyang?
Four Things China Learned From the Arab Spring
By Zachary Keck
The CCP has a history of monitoring political unrest around the world closely. The Arab Spring is no different.