Hu Jintao

Protests in China aren’t seen as an existential threat by leaders, but a policy issue. Still, citizens are likely to increasingly see them as the best way of ensuring things get done.

News that China is considering a Seychelles offer of a base for its ships means a new strategic headache for India’s military planners.

Will China’s economic and social experiments end in success or disaster? Either way, the rest of the world can expect a bumpy ride.

Chinese President Hu Jintao was widely interpreted this week as urging China to prepare for war. He didn’t.

Li Yuanchao has many of the right qualities to succeed Wen Jiabao. It’s a shame he probably won’t.

In Hong Kong, China sees a possible model for how Taiwan can be drawn closer. Will Taiwanese agree?

Taiwanese are happy to keep the status quo indefinitely. If China’s leaders can accept that, they might find a solution that keeps everyone happy.

Chinese have been voting in local elections. The Communist Party has kept a close eye on things.

China’s government has coined a new piece of political jargon: social management. But what does it mean?

The Communist Party has been constantly adjusting its ideology through revisions to the constitution. Expect this approach, not outside pressure, to produce change.

August 1 is Army Day in China. Recent improvements in Sino-US military ties are welcome, but conflicting interests mean tensions might still be inevitable.

The high-speed rail crash last month was only the latest reminder of the problems facing the rail ministry.