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Many China watchers consider institutionalization as the key to China’s political stability at the elite level since the 1980s. [1]

TOKYO -- China's leadership in November marked what would have been the 100th birthday of Hu Yaobang, the late former general secretary of the Communist Party. Hu's legacy as a "right wing" reformer remains a taboo subject. [2]

Accessibility Tools Increase Text Decrease Text Grayscale Link Underline Readable Font Reset Suspected fugitive Chinese scam boss arrested in Chon Buri Loading... Loading... [3]

BEIJING — China’s state television is airing a serial on late leader Deng Xiaoping, a rare portrayal of a top politician that state media have trumpeted as a sign the Communist Party is easing its grip on officials’ sensitive legacies. [4]

Katsuji Nakazawa is a Tokyo-based senior staff and editorial writer at Nikkei. He spent seven years in China as a correspondent and later as China bureau chief. He was the 2014 recipient of the Vaughn-Ueda International Journalist prize. [5]

Li Keqiang, Xi Jinping’s last rival, dies Premier until last spring, Li died of a heart attack at the age of 68, relatively young for Communist leaders. Conspiracy theories abound online, but above all regrets over his economic policy. [6]

From its Japanese roots, Uniqlo has emerged as one of the world's fastest-growing fast-fashion brands. During the past five years, the company has been rapidly building up its presence outside its home market. [7]

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[1] TH thediplomat.com · 2022-09-26 · 85% match

The End of Senior Politics in China

Many China watchers consider institutionalization as the key to China’s political stability at the elite level since the 1980s.

[2] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2015-12-04 · 70% match

Why Xi honored a deposed reformer

TOKYO -- China's leadership in November marked what would have been the 100th birthday of Hu Yaobang, the late former general secretary of the Communist Party. Hu's legacy as a "right wing" reformer remains a taboo subject.

[3] TH world.thaipbs.or.th · 2026-01-13 · 35% match

Suspected fugitive Chinese scam boss arrested in Chon Buri

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[4] MM www.irrawaddy.com · 2014-08-13 · 70% match

China TV Series on Deng Stirs Questions on Political Openness

BEIJING — China’s state television is airing a serial on late leader Deng Xiaoping, a rare portrayal of a top politician that state media have trumpeted as a sign the Communist Party is easing its grip on officials’ sensitive legacies.

[5] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2025-05-15 · 39% match

Analysis: Xi Jinping's basketball buddy at center of US trade talks

Katsuji Nakazawa is a Tokyo-based senior staff and editorial writer at Nikkei. He spent seven years in China as a correspondent and later as China bureau chief. He was the 2014 recipient of the Vaughn-Ueda International Journalist prize.

[6] MM asianews.it · 50% match

Li Keqiang, Xi Jinping’s last rival, dies

Li Keqiang, Xi Jinping’s last rival, dies Premier until last spring, Li died of a heart attack at the age of 68, relatively young for Communist leaders. Conspiracy theories abound online, but above all regrets over his economic policy.

[7] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2014-10-23 · 39% match

Yue Yao: Why Japan's clothing king may not rule the world

From its Japanese roots, Uniqlo has emerged as one of the world's fastest-growing fast-fashion brands. During the past five years, the company has been rapidly building up its presence outside its home market.

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