Chinese Politburo

Unpacking the institution of the National Party Congress – its essential concepts and some common misunderstandings.

Without any strong contender emerging to replace Yang Jiechi, the next director of the Office of Foreign Affairs could be cut from the Politburo, opening a slot for a different party position.

Chen, the head of Xi’s rectification campaign, is likely to ascend through a restrengthened Politics and Legal Affairs Commission.

China's elite politics is ultimately unpredictable, but the party cadre system remains the most resilient political institution.

China’s elite politics begins the run toward the personnel changes of October 2022’s 20th Party Congress.

Are we seeing the gradual decline of the PLA as a force in formal Chinese politics?

At a "democratic life meeting" in Beijing, the Chinese president spoke in various ways of struggling.

At the Party Congress next week, China’s political machine will indicate its future direction.

A biography of Li Zhanshu, the right-hand man to Xi Jinping.

Chinese leaders prepare to gather to chart an economic path for the People's Republic through 2020.