In Xi Jinping’s Tears, a Message for China’s People
It’s all right to cry, even when you’re the leader of the world’s most populous nation.
Xi Jinping: A Cult of Personality?
By some accounts, Chinese Presdient Xi Jinping is the most powerful leader the country has had since Mao Zedong. One arrow in his quiver that echoes Mao’s armory is Xi’s embrace of popular song, listened to these days not on the radio or over a...
China’s Xi Jinping Puts Loyalty to the Test at Congress
President focuses on party discipline, as corruption crackdown has unsettled Chinese officials.
From Xi to Shining Xi: China's Propaganda Machine Goes into Overdrive
Cringeworthy poems, viral videos and animated raps—some of the tools President Xi uses in guiding media coverage.
A Misty-Eyed Ode to China's Leader from a Deputy Editor
A poem written by deputy editor at Xinhua in tribute to President Xi has gone viral, although that should not be taken as a sign of literary merits.
How Long Can China’s Internet Thrive if the Rest of the World Gets Shut Out?
Last week, Chinese authorities announced that as of March 10, foreign-invested companies would not be allowed...
How Xi Jinping Sees the World ... and Why
Large national transformations are more often the product of historical forces than the writ of one powerful leader.
Xi Jinping Assuming New Status as China’s ‘Core’ Leader
A new push to praise him as China’s “core” leader, a term resonant with the formidable stature once held by Deng Xiaoping, suggests that his steely quest for dominance is not over.
Xi Jinping on the Global Stage
Xi Jinping is the most powerful Chinese leader since Deng Xiaoping, and with his sweeping actions and ambitious directives he has fundamentally altered the process by which China’s domestic and foreign policy is formulated and implemented. Xi’s...
The North Korean Bomb Test—What's Next?
On Wednesday, North Korea claimed that it had tested a hydrogen bomb, bringing to four the number of nuclear weapons it has set off on its own territory since 2006. The act drew international condemnation, prompting us to ask: What’s different...
China and Russia’s Orwellian attacks on Internet freedom
Xi Jinping’s recent speech suggests that China won’t give up nudging global Internet governance toward the “sovereignty” model.
Will China’s Censorship Spread?
Since last year, China has been promoting its
Xi Jinping 'Resigns', According To Typo In Chinese State Media Report
Four Chinese journalists have been suspended after inadvertently – and incorrectly – announcing the resignation of president.
Notes on the China I’m Leaving Behind
I GOT together at a restaurant the other night with some Chinese and expatriate friends.
How China’s Anti-Corruption Drive Is Hurting Growth
Chinese authorities' anti-corruption campaign has knocked between 1 percent and 1.5 percent off the country's gross domestic product (GDP).
Terrorism Forces its Way onto the China-Africa Agenda
Terrorism and security issues will likely move close to the top of the agenda when Xi Jinping meets with 50+ African counterparts at the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation summit. China’s vulnerability to terrorism was brazenly exposed when ISIS...
China’s Plan: First Manchester City, Then Hosting And Winning The World Cup
Chinese consortium thinks involvement will benefit nation’s football.
China Calls Hacking of U.S. Workers’ Data a Crime, Not a State Act
China has acknowledged that the breach of the United States Office of Personnel Management’s computer systems was the work of Chinese hackers.
China Set to Pledge More Aid to Africa Ahead of Xi's Trip
China is set to announce new aid to African nations when President Xi Jinping visits Zimbabwe and South Africa next month.
The China Africa Relationship: Crossroads or Cliff?
As we approach the sixth Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) Summit in Johannesburg, we try better to understand the main issues that surely will arise when Chinese President Xi Jinping and South African President Jacob Zuma meet on...
China Is Trying to Warn Taiwan Voters
The possibility of conflict between China and Taiwan is dangerous to the world’s security.
Yiyi Lu: Rebuilding the Communist Party
Chinese President Xi Jinping’s effort to clean up politics in the country is generally known as an “anticorruption campaign.”
Why 2,500-Year-Old Tale Gives Ma Hope for Chinese Democracy
Taiwanese President Ma Ying-jeou said history gives him hope for political change on the Communist-ruled mainland.
Is China a Credible Partner in Fighting Terror?
In the wake of the terror attacks in Paris China’s foreign minister Wang Yi said, “China is also a victim of terrorism....
Leaders of Taiwan and China Hold Historic Meeting
It was a brief encounter—an hour of discussions followed by a low-key dinner—but one of great historical resonance.
Xi Jinping’s Taiwan Trap
Before Chinese President Xi Jinping had a dream, his predecessor Hu Jintao had a wish: the “...
3 Things Taiwan Wants From China
Here are three issues that are likely to be on the top of Ma’s agenda after seven decades without a face-to-face meeting.
Call Me Mister: Taiwan, China Presidents to Hold Historic Meeting
The leaders of Taiwan and China plan to meet in Singapore on Saturday for the first time since the Chinese civil war ended in 1949.
What to Expect at this Year’s Mega China-Africa Summit
The sixth Forum on China Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) that will be held in December in Johannesburg comes at a critical time in the Sino-African relationship. The combination of China’s...
Xi’s State Visits As Seen on the Cover of ‘China Daily’
The state visits of Chinese Communist Party General Secretary and President Xi Jinping to Washington, D.C. in September and London last week were both significant milestones in China’s long term “rejuvenation,” a key element in Xi...
China’s Communist Party Approves Five-Year Plan
Economists will be watching to see whether it sets ambitious or moderate growth targets.
Two More Japanese Being Held in China, Says Chinese Official
"In addition to the two who were arrested, one is being held and one is being watched at home," the official said.
Can Xi Jinping Control China’s Wave of Change?
“Party tightens grip on dissenting voices,” headlined the South China Morning Post on Friday.
Criticism of the UK’s New Approach to China Is Misplaced
Wait for some evidence before assuming that only bad can come from good relations.
Where Does Britain Draw the Line with Saudi Arabia and China?
UK economy needs the cash flowing in, but politicians should be wary of throwing out all principle in favour of business.
Xi Jinping on What’s Wrong with Contemporary Chinese Culture
from China Film InsiderAt the Beijing Forum on Literature and Art last October, President Xi Jinping spoke to a high-level audience of arts professionals about the role of arts and culture in China. The event, along with excerpts of the October 15, 2014...
1 Month Later: What Are the Long-Term Implications of Xi's U.S. Trip?
While political and security matters dominated headlines, Xi’s U.S. trip was actually driven by economics.
China Hopes to See A United EU, Xi Tells Britain on Visit
Chinese President Xi Jinping has told Britain he wants to see a united European Union.
China Golf: Communist Party Bans Club Membership
Extravagant eating and drinking, and abuse of power, are also formally banned.
This Nuclear Power Deal With China Is One of the Maddest Ever Struck
The grand kowtow continues its humiliating progress today, but beggars can’t be choosers.
Britain 'Sucking up' to China Is a National Humiliation, Says PM's Former Adviser
Steve Hilton denounces lavish treatment of President Xi Jinping, saying UK should consider sanctions on China ‘not rolling out red carpet’.
Xi Jinping Visit: Chinese Leader Given Ceremonial Welcome
China's President Xi Jinping is receiving a ceremonial welcome by the Queen as he begins the first full day of his visit to the UK.
Britain: ‘China’s Best Partner in the West’?
This week, Xi Jinping is in Great Britain for a state visit, his first since assuming leadership of China nearly three years ago. Britain’s government under David Cameron has signaled—increasingly loudly in recent months—that it hopes to usher in...