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Xi Jinping
The Real Reason China Is Cutting 300,000 Troops
By Shannon Tiezzi
The troop reduction announced by Xi Jinping heralds a new round of PLA reforms.
Wondering Why China Held Its Parade? Here Are 5 Things Beijing Accomplished.
By Dingding Chen
There are both internal and external benefits of the military parade, despite some international concerns.
China, Russia Hold Partnership Firm Amid Shaky Economics
By Shannon Tiezzi
Despite the questions surrounding their economic relationship, Putin and Xi put on a show of solidarity in Beijing.
How Do Asia-Pacific Countries See Each Other?
By Ankit Panda
When it comes to leadership, Asian states are less optimistic.
China, Japan, South Korea to Hold Long-Delayed Trilateral Summit
By Shannon Tiezzi
Shinzo Abe is also expected to have his first official bilateral summit with Park Geun-hye.
South Korea's President and China's Military Parade
By Shannon Tiezzi
Park's talk with Xi focused on North Korea, but historical issues played a major role as well.
3 Takeaways From China's Military Parade
By Bo Zhiyue
The military parade on September 3 was President Xi Jinping's coming-out party. What messages did he send?
Why It Matters That the US May Sanction Chinese Entities Over Cyber Espionage
By Ankit Panda
Cyber's always been a touchy subject for U.S.-China ties. This time, Washington will rock the boat.
The U.S.-China Summit: Decoding a Tower of Babel
By David M. Lampton
Washington and Beijing consistently send mixed messages about how they see the world, each other, and themselves.
Does China Have a Roadmap to Eliminate Corruption?
By Yang Hengjun
What's really driving the fight against corruption?
What Are the Political, Social, and Strategic Consequences of China's Equity Market Meltdown?
By Ankit Panda
The Diplomat's Ankit Panda and Shannon Tiezzi discuss recent volatility in China's equity markets.
Can President Xi's September Visit Save US-China Relations?
By Shannon Tiezzi
The US and Chinese governments will have to fight a tide of negative publicity to make Xi's September visit a success.