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Politburo Standing Committee
China’s Xi Calls for Measures to Mitigate Disastrous Flooding Amid Economic Slowdown
By Associated Press
While China is being hit by both natural disasters and a general economic malaise, Xi Jinping chaired a meeting of the Politburo Standing Committee.
From Zero to All-Out COVID: The Power of the Politburo’s Standing Committee
By Bonnie Girard
Ultimately, the choice was Xi's, but his colleagues on the Standing Committee of the Politburo wield extraordinary power, collectively and individually.
China’s 20th Party Congress: The Implications for CCP Norms
By Ling Li
Revisiting the resilience of the age limit norm and exploring two counterfactuals.
What Institutional Norms Are Left After the 20th Party Congress?
By Jonathan Brookfield
The Politburo Standing Committee line-up brought a number of surprises, but Xi still seems to have operated within a broad institutional framework.
5 Takeaways From China’s Big Leadership Announcement
By Shannon Tiezzi
The 20th Party Congress has closed, with Xi Jinping's grip on power even tighter than expected.
China’s Xi Expands Powers, Promotes Allies
By Joe McDonald
With all seven members of the new Politburo Standing Committee loyal to Xi, "There is no counterweight or checks and balances in the system at all."
China’s 20th Party Congress: A Downside Scenario
By Dan Macklin
If political turnover norms are abandoned, Xi could surround himself with compliant officials, raising the risk of policy missteps.
What to Watch for at the 20th Party Congress: The Leadership Shuffle
By Shannon Tiezzi
Five things to pay attention to as China's big leadership transition gets underway.
China’s 20th Party Congress: An Upside Scenario
By Dan Macklin
Turnover norms for Beijing’s top governing body could check Xi’s power and boost pro-market reformers.
China’s Crucial Party Congress Has a Date: October 16
By Shannon Tiezzi
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.
Why a Xi Jinping Third Term Looks Secure
By Dan Macklin
From key personnel appointments to a surge in loyalty displays, all signs point to China’s leader continuing in power.
Politburo 2022 Candidate Analysis: Li Xi
By Tristan Kenderdine
The Communist Party secretary of Guangdong province is a near-lock for the Politburo Standing Committee come 2022.
China Looks Ahead to 20th Party Congress in 2022
By Tristan Kenderdine
China’s elite politics begins the run toward the personnel changes of October 2022’s 20th Party Congress.
How Politically Influential Is China’s Military?
By Christopher K. Colley
Are we seeing the gradual decline of the PLA as a force in formal Chinese politics?
The Men Who Will Lead China Into Its ‘New Era’
By Matthias Stepan
How China’s new top personnel will impact policymaking in the next five years.
China Has New Leaders. What Now?
By Jonathan Brookfield
A look at the implications of China's new Politburo Standing Committee.
How Were China's Top Leaders Selected?
By Charlotte Gao
China’s state media says the candidates have to meet four criteria.
The 7 Men Who Will Run China
By Bo Zhiyue
What you need to know about the members of the 19th Politburo Standing Committee.
Succession – The Key Word in Chinese Politics
By Zheng Wang
At the Party Congress next week, China’s political machine will indicate its future direction.
China’s 19th Party Congress: Projecting the Next Politburo Standing Committee
By Andrei Lungu
The composition of the Politburo and its Standing Committee will provide vital clues about the state of Chinese politics.
China’s 19th Party Congress: Political Precedent and the Politburo Standing Committee
By Andrei Lungu
While lacking transparency, Chinese politics is actually quite predictable.
China's Next President: Reading the Tea Leaves of Chinese Politics, Part 2
By Andrei Lungu
Will Xi Jinping remain in charge after 2022?
A Closer Look at the Downfall of Sun Zhengcai
By Charlotte Gao
The Chinese Communist Party rushes to expel former Chongqing party leader Sun Zhengcai ahead of National Day.
China's Next President: Reading the Tea Leaves of Chinese Politics
By Andrei Lungu
It's time to push back against the “Xi Forever” narrative and take a deep dive into political maneuvering in China.
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