China Congress: Economic trends to watch as Xi consolidates power China’s economy is facing some of the worst headwinds in decades as the ruling Communist Party holds key congress. Al Jazeera · Oct 16, 2022
Will Xi’s Paranoia Defeat Him? The Chinese leader has taken security worries to a new level. Foreign Policy · Oct 13, 2022
Meeting gives China's Xi a chance to tighten hold on economy A meeting of the ruling Communist Party to install leaders gives President Xi Jinping, China’s most influential figure in decades, a chance to stack the ranks with allies who share his vision of intensifying pervasive control over entrepreneurs and technology development The Independent UK · Oct 13, 2022
Hu Chunhua: From rural roots to candidate for China premiership From humble roots as the son of farmers in central Hubei province, Hu Chunhua has worked his way into China's ruling elite and is considered a top contender to become the next premier as the ruling Communist Party reshuffles its leadership. Reuters · Oct 11, 2022
Reading the Chinese tea leaves It is necessary to understand how politics will be shaped by the national congress and vice versa The Hindu · Oct 11, 2022
Chinese President Xi Jinping all set for a rare 3rd term in power, perhaps for life BEIJING: China's all-powerful President Xi Jinping turned 69 on Wednesday as he is all set to continue in power for an unprecedented third term, defying the 68-year retirement age rule followed by his predecessors. The Times of India · Jun 15, 2022
Li Keqiang: China’s sidelined premier back in the limelight China’s No 2 has kept a low profile for most of his time in office but his re-emergence could signal deeper schisms. Al Jazeera · Jun 1, 2022
Twentieth Party Congress | A pivotal moment for China’s next decade The once-in-five-year congress, set for later this year, will shape China’s politics for years to come The Hindu · Apr 9, 2022
China has no plan for who will succeed Xi Jinping – leaving the nation and the world in uncertainty Since becoming China’s paramount leader in 2012, Xi Jinping has overseen enormous economic growth and solidified China’s standing as an economic and geopolitical superpower. He has also centralized his power over domestic politics. In 2018, Xi oversaw the repeal of the two-term limit on holding presidential office, which has opened… The Conversation · Feb 1, 2022