Just under four years ago, at the 18th National Party Congress, Xi Jinping ascended to China’s top post, that of general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC). As the term of the 18th CPC Ce
The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) will, if past precedent is any guide, convene its 19th Party Congress next fall. At that event, substantial adjustments will occur to the make-up of the CCP’s top lea
At its First Plenum on October 25, 2017, the 19th Central Committee of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) elected members of the Politburo Standing Committee. As widely expected, among the seven member
The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) is expected to hold its 20th Party Congress later this year. At that event, the promotions and retirements of a significant number of Chinese officials will be reveal
Who would have imagined street stalls could grab so much attention in China? Premier Li Keqiang’s comments about expanding street stalls to promote employment and the apparent pushback by Xi Jinping’s
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 yea