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Sun Lee On January 24, 2026, China’s Ministry of National Defence released a four-line statement confirming that General Zhang Youxia, Xi Jinping’s second-in-command, childhood acquaintance, and the man Xi himself elevated to the highest operational ... [1]

At the 19th Party Congress of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) in October 2017, CCP General Secretary Xi Jinping announced that China has entered a “new era” in establishing socialism with Chinese characteristics. (confirmed by 2 sources) [2]

Chinese president personally interviewed candidates, eliminating dissenters Chen Guangcheng claims that situation is worsening in his home country More oversight for shady financial products could rattle debt-heavy banks Xi to reward retired right-ha... (confirmed by 2 sources) [3]

The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) is expected to hold its 20th Party Congress later this year. [4]

After years of speculation, the 20th Party Congress has closed, and the new Central Committee elected the members of the Politburo Standing Committee, the men who will rule China for the next five years. [5]

China's new leadership Xi's third term begins in earnest The Chinese government under third-term General Secretary Xi Jinping, who is also president, has started. (confirmed by 2 sources) [6]

China threatened by unbreakable bond with Russia Former superpower becoming burden on political and economic fronts alike Sep. [7]

BEIJING — China’s senior leadership has agreed to open a corruption investigation into Zhou Yongkang, one of China’s most powerful politicians of the past decade, stepping up its anti-graft campaign, the South China Morning Post reported on Friday. [8]

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[1] MM eng.mizzima.com · 2026-03-19 · 75% match

The Political Logic of China’s Never-Ending Anti-Corruption Purge

Sun Lee On January 24, 2026, China’s Ministry of National Defence released a four-line statement confirming that General Zhang Youxia, Xi Jinping’s second-in-command, childhood acquaintance, and the man Xi himself elevated to the highest operational

[2] TH thediplomat.com · 2017-12-01 · 75% match

The Men Who Will Lead China Into Its ‘New Era’

At the 19th Party Congress of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) in October 2017, CCP General Secretary Xi Jinping announced that China has entered a “new era” in establishing socialism with Chinese characteristics.

[3] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2017-11-08 · 85% match

China's Party Congress 2017

Chinese president personally interviewed candidates, eliminating dissenters Chen Guangcheng claims that situation is worsening in his home country More oversight for shady financial products could rattle debt-heavy banks Xi to reward retired right-ha

[4] TH thediplomat.com · 2022-02-25 · 85% match

Who Will Make It Onto China’s Top Leadership Body?

The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) is expected to hold its 20th Party Congress later this year.

[5] TH thediplomat.com · 2022-10-24 · 85% match

5 Takeaways From China’s Big Leadership Announcement

After years of speculation, the 20th Party Congress has closed, and the new Central Committee elected the members of the Politburo Standing Committee, the men who will rule China for the next five years.

[6] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2022-10-22 · 75% match

China's new leadership - Nikkei Asia

China's new leadership Xi's third term begins in earnest The Chinese government under third-term General Secretary Xi Jinping, who is also president, has started.

[7] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2022-09-12 · 75% match

China threatened by unbreakable bond with Russia - Nikkei Asia

China threatened by unbreakable bond with Russia Former superpower becoming burden on political and economic fronts alike Sep.

[8] MM www.irrawaddy.com · 2013-08-30 · 75% match

Former China Security Chief Faces Corruption Probe: Report

BEIJING — China’s senior leadership has agreed to open a corruption investigation into Zhou Yongkang, one of China’s most powerful politicians of the past decade, stepping up its anti-graft campaign, the South China Morning Post reported on Friday.

[9] MM www.irrawaddy.com · 2012-11-14 · 75% match

China’s Communist Party Conclave Nears End

BEIJING—China’s Communist Party was bringing its pivotal conclave to a close on Wednesday in largely choreographed steps a day before unveiling its leaders for the coming decade.

[10] TH thediplomat.com · 2022-11-03 · 75% match

China’s 20th Party Congress: The Implications for CCP Norms

On October 23, the 20th National Congress of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) finally ended, with a dramatic closing ceremony. It was a jaw-dropping event even for the most jaded China observers.

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