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Latest news, analysis and opinion on the Communist Party of China which has ruled the country since 1949 and is currently led by General Secretary Xi Jinping. The party currently has over 90 million members and it began to admit private entrepreneurs into its ranks in 2001.
State Council institutions must follow new line that aims to improve efficiency, deliver growth and ensure technological transformation.
‘New quality productive forces’, with its focus on science and technology, is seen as the answer to China’s economic woes, with the potential to transform society. However, outside the establishment, there is confusion and scepticism surrounding the puzzling catchphrase.
The concept of ‘new productive forces’ shows that China’s top leadership has realised that the traditional model of relying on debt-fuelled investment to drive growth has reached its limit.
The Ministry of State Security kept a secretive presence for years, but now it is on social media and creating a more high-profile public image. It has every reason to expand its public reach, but it must be more mindful of the potential impact of its daily musings on political and economic matters.
China’s Communist Party leaders set the tone for national parliamentary sessions in March and stress need for wider focus.
The Argentinian president’s argument against ‘socialism’ has given Chinese netizens a chance to rethink a topic important to their country’s future.
The latest probe follows the downfall of a series of other senior members of the country’s security apparatus.
CCDI says it is taking aim at officials who take bribes in the guise of dividends from private equity stakes.
Analysts expect affirmative action for ethnic minority groups will be further rolled back as Beijing backs down from emphasising their distinctive qualities.
In a just-published speech to the Communist Party’s disciplinary watchdog, the Chinese leader says many cadres lacked the tempering of brutal struggles.
Concerns about Beijing’s potential to threaten US national security have spurred several bills seeking more scrutiny about who is representing Chinese interests.
Top cyber office has kicked off a new campaign to ‘clean up’ the internet, targeting content that spreads ‘rumours’.
Cities and provinces answer public security chief’s call to modernise local policing through innovation.
The poker-style pastime, enjoyed by senior leaders, has spread beyond Beijing’s bureaucracy to junior and senior party officials alike.
Era of separation of power between the party and the government is now over, according to analyst.
Many Chinese netizens on Weibo and former Global Times editor Hu Xijin praised TikTok for urging American users to flood legislators with calls against a new bill.
Bipartisan support on show amid concern ‘every bit of value flowing’ to companies in the industry ‘will be used to strengthen the CCP and the PLA’.
Wang also says conflict with US is ‘unimaginable’ and repeats China’s support for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and a two-state solution.
Amendment to Organic Law of the State Council shows role of China’s cabinet as Xi’s ‘loyal policy implementer’ is endorsed by highest legislative body, researcher says.
New push by American lawmakers would give TikTok parent company ByteDance 165 days to divest, else the popular app would no longer be available on app stores.
In his maiden work report to the National People’s Congress, Li Qiang says growth target of 5 per cent won’t be easy.
Xia Baolong delivers message on enacting domestic national security law to city’s representatives attending country’s annual political gathering in Beijing
This year’s top political advisory body meets amid lingering questions over key posts and concerns about top-level vetting.
While the tools can be useful for some mundane tasks, they are limited by not being trained on the latest information.
Zhang remains a Communist Party and CPPCC member but is no longer the body’s deputy secretary general.
Communist Party mouthpiece says negative elements are rising but the country is in a sound recovery.
He also encourages young and middle-aged cadres to be innovative and free from corruption as Communist Party officials face growing pressure from anti-graft campaign and economic slowdown.
Chambers of commerce representing foreign business interests in China are asking for more proof the country will provide a stable environment for investment and activity, despite a recent roll-out of initiatives in that vein.
Challenge exacerbated by loophole allowing shipments under US$800 to bypass import tariffs, most safety inspections and other oversight, witnesses say.
Analysts expect growth in defence spending to remain ‘moderate’ in 2024, in line with the last eight years.