Li Keqiang

China’s leader faces a litany of domestic and international challenges that are creating a gloomy backdrop to his anticipated reselection.

The 20th National Congress of the Chinese Communist Party will set the tone for China's next five years -- almost certainly under Xi Jinping's leadership yet again.

Answering that requires first answering another question: How much sway will previous norms hold in Chinese politics in 2022?

China tries to keep Germany a bright spot in its European relations, as an end to Angela Merkel’s lengthy tenure looms.

This year's big tasks are finalizing the 14th Five-Year Plan and remaking Hong Kong's electoral system.

The move is a welcome development for downstream nations, but only underlines China's strategic hold over the crucial waterway.

Because of the focus on what Xi will do in 2022, an important question has been ignored: who will take Li Keqiang’s place?

Does the report reveal disagreements within the Chinese government?

Can the Northeast Asian trilateral leaders’ meeting materialize this year?

Beijing is keeping to a high growth target, while adopting new measures to grease economic wheels.

Shinzo Abe's long-awaited trip to China brought a raft of deals, but no major breakthroughs.