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The Chinese Communist Party's 18th Congress, held in Beijing November 8-14, 2012, marked a key power transition in China. A new generation of leaders, headed by Xi Jinping and Li Keqiang, took over from the previous leadership headed by Hu Jintao. The Communist Party's Politburo Standing Committee was reduced in number from nine to seven. Unlike his predecessor Jiang Zemin, Hu Jintao handed over both the Party General Secretary and Chairman of the Central Military Commission positions to Xi.
- Australian candidates and officials with Chinese heritage are enduring a barrage of questions over their backgrounds as fears of alleged interference from Beijing rise
- They cite a harmful lack of nuance over these assumptions and interrogations, and say there are already signs of intolerance spilling over into the wider community
As winter descends, some expect the India-China disputed border to become like the India-Pakistan one: a permanently contested militarised zone.
As winter descends, some expect the India-China disputed border to become like the India-Pakistan one: a permanently contested militarised zone.
Mandarin Chinese requirement part of an assimilation policy to achieve national unity through cultural identity.
Mandarin Chinese requirement part of an assimilation policy to achieve national unity through cultural identity.
A government should be held to account not for its ideology but for its policies and actions. Hongkongers who criticise the Chinese government for being communist are missing the point.
A government should be held to account not for its ideology but for its policies and actions. Hongkongers who criticise the Chinese government for being communist are missing the point.
Asian capitals from Seoul to Singapore, seen as neutral, have the chance to prove themselves capable of international-level choreography and complexity.
Asian capitals from Seoul to Singapore, seen as neutral, have the chance to prove themselves capable of international-level choreography and complexity.
With Western investment and decades of WTO membership, China has become much stronger and tougher, able to challenge the West in any sphere. For the foreseeable future, no pressure can shake China.
With Western investment and decades of WTO membership, China has become much stronger and tougher, able to challenge the West in any sphere. For the foreseeable future, no pressure can shake China.
As one of just 22 foreign students in Shanghai in 1978 and early 1979, Anne E. McLaren witnessed the city’s nascent democracy movement, expressed through protest posters.
As one of just 22 foreign students in Shanghai in 1978 and early 1979, Anne E. McLaren witnessed the city’s nascent democracy movement, expressed through protest posters.
Pledge by Chinese Vice-Premier Liu He and other top officials to maintain Hong Kong’s status as an international finance hub comes ahead of details of controversial legislation being made public.
Pledge by Chinese Vice-Premier Liu He and other top officials to maintain Hong Kong’s status as an international finance hub comes ahead of details of controversial legislation being made public.
The way all quarters of Chinese society are pulling together to overcome the challenge is inspiring.
The way all quarters of Chinese society are pulling together to overcome the challenge is inspiring.
As the Communist Party realises reforms will be a substantial undertaking, its current uncertainty is a breeding ground for unanticipated events.
As the Communist Party realises reforms will be a substantial undertaking, its current uncertainty is a breeding ground for unanticipated events.
In Democracy in China, Hong Kong-based philosopher Jiwei Ci argues that China is in dire need of political democracy, and that introducing it is all that will save the Chinese Communist Party from annihilation.
In Democracy in China, Hong Kong-based philosopher Jiwei Ci argues that China is in dire need of political democracy, and that introducing it is all that will save the Chinese Communist Party from annihilation.
Adopting a scientific approach in their daily lives would help the Chinese people better handle tests such as Sars and the novel coronavirus.
Adopting a scientific approach in their daily lives would help the Chinese people better handle tests such as Sars and the novel coronavirus.
By trying to play down the crisis and silence those who tried to release information about the seriousness of the disease, the Wuhan government only contributed to its spread.
By trying to play down the crisis and silence those who tried to release information about the seriousness of the disease, the Wuhan government only contributed to its spread.
Senior Beijing official’s comments linking the protests to the lack of a national security law in Hong Kong add to the pressure on the city’s chief executive, who is struggling to contain the unrest.
Senior Beijing official’s comments linking the protests to the lack of a national security law in Hong Kong add to the pressure on the city’s chief executive, who is struggling to contain the unrest.
This week’s plenum has the task of determining how to meet the party’s biggest challenge – itself.
This week’s plenum has the task of determining how to meet the party’s biggest challenge – itself.
Ashes of former leader who opposed Tiananmen crackdown and his wife, Liang Boqi, buried in cemetery on outskirts of Beijing after protracted negotiations between family and the party.
Ashes of former leader who opposed Tiananmen crackdown and his wife, Liang Boqi, buried in cemetery on outskirts of Beijing after protracted negotiations between family and the party.
President will preside over meticulously planned events including lavish military parade to mark 70th anniversary of Communist Party rule.
President will preside over meticulously planned events including lavish military parade to mark 70th anniversary of Communist Party rule.
A Gothic McDonald’s, quaint 1920s villas – the seaside town known as the summer retreat of Chinese Communist Party leaders is a curious mix. Combine a visit with a trip to the eastern extremities of the Great Wall.
A Gothic McDonald’s, quaint 1920s villas – the seaside town known as the summer retreat of Chinese Communist Party leaders is a curious mix. Combine a visit with a trip to the eastern extremities of the Great Wall.
Hong Kong protesters have sought and found international attention and support. But this may only push Beijing into taking a tougher stance, as it would not want to project an image of weakness to patriots back home.
Hong Kong protesters have sought and found international attention and support. But this may only push Beijing into taking a tougher stance, as it would not want to project an image of weakness to patriots back home.
The greater the official fuss over gossipy books, the more people are likely to believe that there is truth to the fiction. Cut the fuss, let Gui Minhai go, and no one will believe his books.
The greater the official fuss over gossipy books, the more people are likely to believe that there is truth to the fiction. Cut the fuss, let Gui Minhai go, and no one will believe his books.
As president, Xi has steadfastly emphasised tighter party control, and this has driven the “two systems” further apart.
As president, Xi has steadfastly emphasised tighter party control, and this has driven the “two systems” further apart.
Speaking at May Fourth Movement event, former People’s Daily editor reaches out to local media, saying ‘I was a journalist too.
Speaking at May Fourth Movement event, former People’s Daily editor reaches out to local media, saying ‘I was a journalist too.
China will reduce the number of industries in which foreign investment is banned before the end of June, Li Keqiang tells the Boao Forum for Asia.
China will reduce the number of industries in which foreign investment is banned before the end of June, Li Keqiang tells the Boao Forum for Asia.
The government remains confident of meeting its targets; it has set 2020 as the deadline to eradicate absolute poverty in the country.
The government remains confident of meeting its targets; it has set 2020 as the deadline to eradicate absolute poverty in the country.
Billionaire investor speaking in Davos, Switzerland, warns about China’s use of artificial intelligence to keep tabs on its citizens.
Billionaire investor speaking in Davos, Switzerland, warns about China’s use of artificial intelligence to keep tabs on its citizens.
Former deputy party boss of Hebei’s link to corruption case is revealed in court document released online, but it doesn’t say if he is under investigation or accused of any wrongdoing.
Former deputy party boss of Hebei’s link to corruption case is revealed in court document released online, but it doesn’t say if he is under investigation or accused of any wrongdoing.
Trump’s America and Xi’s China are actually in closer agreement than ever on governance. Just as Beijing rejects the need for a separation of powers, the US president has been going to great lengths to discredit the US election process.
The Trump administration should drop the far-fetched narrative that Beijing is foisting Communist Party propaganda on unsuspecting Americans learning Mandarin, and focus on the real threats China’s authoritarian government poses.