Trump’s attack leaves China worried about its interests in Venezuela Maduro had just affirmed ‘strong bonds of brotherhood’ with Beijing when US made its shocking intervention The Guardian - UK · Jan 5
China's Military Corruption Crackdown Explained Chinese defence minister Dong Jun has been placed under investigation for corruption, according to British newspaper the Financial Times. International Business Times · Nov 28, 2024
China unveils 10tn yuan support for debt-stricken local government Cash stops short of hoped-for ‘bazooka option’, with critics calling it ‘an accounting exercise’ that will not bolster growth The Guardian - UK · Nov 8, 2024
Year of the Dragon: China faces critical moment in push to revive economy Analysts say Beijing needs to roll out measures to stimulate greater domestic consumption amid slowing growth. Al Jazeera · Feb 19, 2024
Xi's Corruption Crackdown Targets Embattled Finance Sector Since rising to power a decade ago, Xi has waged a constant campaign against deep-seated graft that has led to the punishment of at least 4.7 million officials, according to a 2022 report by the state-run Global Times. International Business Times · Jan 23, 2024
Li Keqiang, a former premier of China who was edged aside by Xi Jinping, has died Li was groomed for leadership, and was seen at one point as a contender for China's top job, only to be pushed aside as Xi Jinping ascended. WEKU · Oct 27, 2023
China sets modest economic targets as it seeks to bounce back from Covid woes At the opening of the Communist party’s National People’s Congress, outgoing premier Li Keqiang confirmed a further rise in defence spending as well The Guardian - AU · Mar 5, 2023
Xi Jinping’s party purge prompts fears of greater Taiwan invasion risk Observers wonder whether there is anyone left in CCP to stop Chinese president making a rash move The Guardian - UK · Oct 25, 2022
China’s Communist party congress: everything you need to know The 20th party congress is expected to see president Xi Jinping reappointed for a precedent-breaking third term, as well as offer signs of what he intends to do The Guardian - AU · Oct 14, 2022
Xi Jinping seeks his third term leading the Chinese Communist Party, while Li Keqiang retires after a decade in his shadow With the 20th Congress of the Chinese Communist Party just around the corner, Xi Jinping is seeking a third term. But the second-most powerful man in China is staring down the barrel of retirement, after a decade in Xi's shadow. ABC News · Sep 24, 2022