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Jun Mai
Jun Mai
News Editor, China
Jun Mai has covered Chinese politics, diplomacy and general breaking news for over a decade. Before his current posting in Beijing, he was based in Hong Kong. He has also completed a stint in Washington.

Official obituary of former leader, who died in Shanghai on Friday, hails his contributions to the economy, belt and road, poverty relief and his support for President Xi Jinping.

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Yan, a one-time translator for Mao Zedong, was removed from his positions soon after June 4 crackdown, returned years later as vice-minister of civil affairs and continued public service into retirement.

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In this edition of the Global Impact newseltter, we look ahead as Beijing’s elite gather in Beijing for the annual sessions of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference and the National People’s Congress.

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It is increasingly difficult for scholars and thinkers to publicly express or exchange academic views, especially those at odds with the party under Xi Jinping.

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Article in party flagship cites Wang as director of Central Foreign Affairs Commission general office, the first confirmation of his new role as China’s top diplomat.

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Jiang is hailed for mending ties with the West, the handover of Hong Kong, modernising the Communist Party at home and a successful bid to host Olympics.

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Xi pledges to carry forward the fighting spirit of former revolutionaries during visit to Yanan with Politburo Standing Committee members.

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Li Shulei, 58, will enforce Xi Jinping’s vision on ideology, films, internet and media and is expected to spearhead Beijing’s drive to shape global narrative on China.

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