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1. News - China - CHINA BRIEFING

   Jiang Zemin's backing of Xi not coincidence

   Posted Jul 29th 2013, 12:00am by Wang Xiangwei

   ... Wang Xiangwei Former president clearly wants to show he is backing Xi as he pushes forward with reform and tackles slowing economy and rising unrest Intrigue behind Jiang's support We ...

   http://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/1292708/jiang-zemins-backing-xi-not-coincidence
2. News - China - CHINA BRIEFING

   New leadership's words and actions raise expectations for genuine reform

   Posted Jan 14th 2013, 12:00am by Wang Xiangwei

   ... but encouraging signs that Xi and the other new leaders have not only pledged their commitment to reform, but also matched their words with actions by showing a willingness to take on some ...

   http://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/1127387/new-leaderships-words-and-actions-raise-expectations-genuine-reform
3. Comment - Insight & Opinion - CHINA BRIEFING

   An 'itinerary adjustment' just won't cut it for Xi's no-shows

   Posted Sep 10th 2012, 12:00am by Wang Xiangwei

   ... Wang Xiangwei Rumours are unlikely to fade over the real reasons for the vice-president cancelling meetings An 'itinerary adjustment' just won't cut it for Xi ...

   http://www.scmp.com/comment/insight-opinion/article/1033019/itinerary-adjustment-just-wont-cut-it-xis-no-shows
4. News - China - CHINA BRIEFING

   Learn from the West on how to curb graft

   Posted Apr 22nd 2013, 12:00am by Wang Xiangwei

   ... reported. Unfortunately, the Xinhua report did not mention what historical wisdom and lessons were discussed at the meeting. But it quoted Xi as saying that the core of the anti-corruption struggle ...

   http://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/1220136/learn-west-how-curb-graft
5. News - China - CHINA BRIEFING

   N Korea situation a tough test for China's new leaders

   Posted Apr 15th 2013, 12:00am by Wang Xiangwei

   ... mentioning North Korea in his opening remarks during a five-minute photo call with journalists, in which he told Xi "this is obviously a critical time with some very challenging issues - issues ...

   http://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/1214753/n-korea-situation-tough-test-chinas-new-leaders
6. News - China - CHINA BRIEFING

   No surprise some are cynical about anti-graft efforts

   Posted Dec 10th 2012, 12:00am by Wang Xiangwei

   ... leadership under Xi Jinping set an example? That's the question on the lips of many mainlanders. Since he was designated as the president-to-be nearly one month ago, there have been high hopes ...

   http://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/1101719/no-surprise-some-are-cynical-about-anti-graft-efforts
7. Comment - Insight & Opinion - CHINA BRIEFING

   The frightening implications of Bo Xilai's harsh punishment

   Posted Oct 01st 2012, 12:00am by Wang Xiangwei

   ... likely be on a much different course. That would have been a scary thought for Xi and the other incoming leaders. So it is no wonder that, according to a report by the quasi-official mainland ...

   http://www.scmp.com/comment/insight-opinion/article/1051066/deeper-political-reasons-behind-bos-harsh-penalty
8. News - China - CHINA BRIEFING

   Xi follows in Mao's footsteps on path to consolidate power

   Posted Apr 29th 2013, 12:00am by Wang Xiangwei

   ... is to improve the party's bond with the people, as well as fight corruption. The campaign represents Xi's first major anti-corruption drive since Xi he came to power in November, vowing ...

   http://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/1225503/xi-follows-maos-footsteps-path-consolidate-power
9. News - China - CHINA BRIEFING

   How rise and falls in rankings reveal true picture

   Posted Jan 28th 2013, 12:00am by Wang Xiangwei

   ... rankings. Until a week ago, Jiang, 86, ranked third in state media reports, behind Hu and Xi. The ranking of incumbent and retired Chinese leaders is usually read out on national television ...

   http://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/1137487/how-rise-and-falls-rankings-reveal-true-picture
10. News - China - CHINA BRIEFING

    Xi learns from Castro and Putin in graft fight

    Posted Dec 24th 2012, 12:00am by Wang Xiangwei

    ... Vladimir Putin may not have much in common, but Xi Jinping seems to take inspiration from them both. This can be seen in the president-in-waiting's effective measures to curb extravagance and over-the-top protocol customarily accorded to senior mainland officials. The moves are part of Xi's broad efforts to tackle corruption and restore confidence in the party. Earlier this month, ...

    http://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/1111733/xi-learns-castro-and-putin-graft-fight

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