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Mao Zedong
Beijing 'Lost' the Sino-Soviet Split, But That Didn't Matter in the End
By Robert Farley
The ideological struggle driving the Sino-Soviet split stopped mattering in the end.
Between Bullying and Flattery: A Theory on Chinese Politics
By Zheng Wang
Whether bullying or flattering the top leader, China's bureaucracy always has its own interests at heart.
Mao Zedong: Savior or Demon?
By Bo Zhiyue
Over 120 years after his birth, China still debates what Mao's true legacy is.
What if the Kuomintang Had Won the Chinese Civil War?
By Benjamin David Baker
What would China’s history look like if Chiang Kai-shek had ignored George C. Marshall’s request in 1946?
Another Look at China’s Leaders After the 2015 Plenum
By Kerry Brown
Where does Xi Jinping fit in China's political spectrum? And what does this mean for the rest of his time in power?
The Chinese Communist Party and Legitimacy
By Lotus Yang Ruan
What is the Chinese Communist Party’s official discourse on legitimacy?
Hybrid Warfare With Chinese Characteristics
By Benjamin David Baker
From Sun Tzu to Xi Jinping: Russia isn’t the only one who knows hybrid warfare.
Is China Returning to One-Man Rule?
By Kerry Brown
What happens if Xi Jinping wants to stay in power indefinitely?
In China, an Ode to 'Grandpa Xi'
By Bo Zhiyue
A children's song about Xi Jinping is the latest sign of a growing personality cult in China.
The History Behind China’s Response to the Baltimore Riots
By David Volodzko
China's response to the riots in Baltimore reflects a history of sympathy between communists and civil rights activists.
Family Planning, Chinese Style
By Tim Robertson
Should the decision to relax the one-child policy be seen as a welcome, humane reform?
What Happens When a CCTV Star Curses Mao Zedong?
By Yang Hengjun
Is CCTV anchor Bi Fujian really in danger?