China's leaders made some cold-blooded calculations before sending in the tanks. Their choices still echo today.

How far is the Chinese government willing to go in letting go of economic control?

Digging into the National Supervision Commission.

The key to Marx's appeal for modern China lies in his conception of history.

In an age of illusion, China is among the chief sources of spectacle.

Discussing one-man rule, the re-Partyization of the bureaucracy, and the end of China's reform era.

The CCP is moving full steam ahead toward its 100th anniversary. But what happens after 2021?

The Chinese leader’s power grab may be undermining his party’s long-term survival strategy.

Throughout Chinese history, one-man rule has been the norm. The abolition of presidential term limits should not surprise anyone.

To whom much is given, much will be required.

The Diplomat's Shannon Tiezzi joins Ankit Panda to discuss developments in Chinese politics.

The CCP is not China's only political party. Here's a closer look at the role and function of the other eight.

China's government continues to forestall criticism at home and abroad.

The events of the past month suggest several ways to counter antidemocratic pressure from China’s government.

Did the Chinese president need to remove term limits to exercise power and influence over the party?

History has proven that title to be all-but-meaningless. So why is it so important for Xi Jinping to keep it?