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Leadership Shake-Up at Peking University Fuels Speculation of CCP Power Struggles

Analysts note that the personnel reshuffle touches multiple influential political networks tied to Xi Jinping, former Premier Li Keqiang, and senior Party officials connected to Ch...

Xi Jinping’s Hand-Picked Baoding Chief Ousted by a Rival Faction

A loyalist installed to protect Xi's showcase development zone and oversee an elite army garrison has been quietly removed and replaced with an official linked to the late Li Keqia...

On the fog of Beijing

One of the difficulties in analysing summit meetings between leaders such as Xi Jinping and Donald Trump is that the events are a blend of public theatre and private discussion. Wi...

Why Xi Ally Chen Yixin’s Prolonged Absence Is Drawing Attention in Beijing

While no explanation has been provided, the absence has drawn attention because of Chen's prominent role in expanding the public profile of China's security apparatus

Beijing Taps Veteran Diplomats to Gauge Trump’s Stance Ahead of the Midterms

The outreach comes as both countries continue to exchange diplomatic and economic measures despite a temporary easing of trade tensions ahead of another possible Trump-Xi summit la...

The world may or may not be entering ‘Beijing time’

In recent weeks, the back-to-back state visits to Beijing by Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump have put China in the global spotlight. For some interna...

What a seating chart might reveal about the future of China’s military leadership

Two Chinese generals were seated for the first time alongside top People’s Liberation Army officers in a high-profile ceremony this week – a clear sign that they have emerged as fr...

Will Andy Burnham shake up the UK’s China policy if he becomes prime minister?

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s likely replacement could continue the outgoing leader’s pragmatic approach towards China, though addressing economic challenges at home would...

EDITORIAL: Beijing wants to silence critics

China debate reaches fever pitch in Brussels as EU’s crunch fortnight kicks off

A frenzied fortnight of EU policymaking on China kicked off on Tuesday, amid signs that big member states may be willing to take a tougher stance on trade despite huge pressure fro...

Beijing’s New Investment Rules Spark Fears of Tighter Capital and Exit Controls

Analysts warn the rules grant Beijing broad discretion to scrutinize, restrict, or even unwind overseas investments, fueling fears of tighter capital controls and a further retreat...

Was Xi Jinping inevitable?

Hong Kong should adopt the ‘Hefei model’ in the Northern Metropolis

The arrival of Yuan Gujie, the new deputy director of Beijing’s liaison office in Hong Kong, has sparked widespread speculation. Her legal background and experience in Guangdong pr...

Beijing Installs a Former Spy Official as Political Watchdog Inside Its Foreign Ministry

A little-noticed personnel move places a veteran of China's civilian intelligence service in charge of policing loyalty at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Analysts say the appoint...

China’s Moment to Shape a New Global Order 

Recent visits to Beijing by Trump and Putin and a more favorable geopolitical environment have given Beijing more strategic space to advance its vision.

Beijing and Tokyo can learn from China's 'Hong Kong of the north'

Taiwan’s more relaxed than most of us about Trumpian deal-making

The most common worry expressed around the world concerning the summit meeting in Beijing on May 14-15 was the fear that the future of Taiwan and its 23 million residents might be...

Xi Picks Trusted Loyalist Cai Qi to Shape China’s Future Leadership

Elevation of close political ally to head Central Party School highlights growing importance of 'Xi Jinping Thought'

Satellite images fuel speculation of Xi visit to North Korea

The imagery on May 30 by satellite firm Vantor appears to show a fenced-off section and a structure being built in Kim Il Sung Square.

Seoul expects Chinese president to play 'constructive role' in peace on Korean Peninsula

Seoul officials have expressed expectations that Chinese President Xi Jinping could play a mediator role in resolving Pyongyang's nuclear issues amid speculations that he would vis...

China perceives threats here, there and everywhere

Hong Kong, July 7 (ANI): As with every socialist nation run by authoritarian regimes, the leaders in China see threats and dangers at every turn. Many are internal risks, but there...

Xi’s Flurry of Post-Trump Diplomacy

The Chinese president may be preparing for a rare and momentous trip to Pyongyang.

Xi Ascendant

Trump’s Beijing trip shows that the wind is blowing in China’s direction.

How China Misperceives Itself

Beijing's blindspots hinder real reform.