Tag: governance
China’s Military Command Body Issues Rules That Sideline Xi Jinping’s Authority
On May 27, China's state news agency Xinhua reported that the Central Military Commission (CMC), the...
A Witness’s Account of Hong Kong’s Rise and Fall
As U.S. President Donald Trump prepares to visit China, the U.S.–China summit has become a focal point...
Xi Jinping Confronts Growing Pressure as China’s Economy Weakens and Military Stability Comes Into Question
Shanghai in early March still looks like a functioning global city. The lights are on. Traffic moves....
Former Tianjin Official Zhou Derui Under Scrutiny After Alleged Criticism of Xi Jinping Policies
A former Chinese official once known for his blunt, “down-to-earth” speaking style is again drawing attention...
Hong Kong Rated ‘Partly Free’ in Freedom in the World Report with Political Rights Score of 0
On March 19, the U.S.-based human rights think tank Freedom House released its Freedom in the World report...
China Has No Succession Law—Only Political Reckoning
Since the founding of the People’s Republic of China in 1949, the Chinese Communist Party has never resolved...