Can Beijing really care for 57 million former members of the People’s Liberation Army?

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

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

Wang Qishan, Yang Xiaodu, and the prospects for  the next phase of China’s anti-corruption campaign.

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.

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

“If we want to know how China proposes governing the world, we need only look at how it governs itself.”

The move to codify Xi Jinping thought may not be as important as analysts have been suggesting.

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

Authoritarian rule in China poses a growing threat to democracy elsewhere.

Beijing has a vested interest in the status quo -- not in the Kim dynasty.

The composition of the Politburo and its Standing Committee will provide vital clues about the state of Chinese politics.

While lacking transparency, Chinese politics is actually quite predictable.

Will Xi Jinping remain in charge after 2022?

It's time to push back against the “Xi Forever” narrative and take a deep dive into political maneuvering in China.