Xi Jinping

Why the Chinese Regime Cannot Solve Environmental Problems

March 28, 2013, 10:24 am

Pollution in China is like corruption in the Communist Party: The problem cannot be solved while the regime continues to hold power.

Talk of ‘Constitutionalism’ Is Political Weapon in Communist China

March 25, 2013, 5:20 pm

The new PRC premier Li Keqiang recently made reference to the idea of “constitutionalism,” throwing his support behind new Party leader Xi Jinping.

Why China’s Xi Chose Russia and Africa for First State Visit

March 23, 2013, 8:32 pm

The Chinese regime is further allying itself with Russia and Africa as new leader Xi Jinping begins his first state visits.

Bo Xilai to Face Charges of Plotting a Coup, Source Says

March 19, 2013, 6:43 pm

Bo Xilai, the disgraced Politburo member, will be tried for attempting to seize power in the latter half of this year, according to a source that spoke to New Epoch Weekly.

Behind China State Council Reshuffle, Factional War

March 18, 2013, 5:21 pm

Party leader Xi Jinping is accompanied by key allies in the new leadership of the Chinese regime, showing that former leader Jiang Zemin’s faction is weakening.

With Appointment of PRC Vice Chair, a Setback to Jiang Zemin’s Faction

March 17, 2013, 2:38 pm

The new vice-chairman of the People’s Republic of China, Li Yuanchao, is often identified as supporting political reform, and his appointment represents a blow to the Jiang [...]

Party Leaders Pay For Military Loyalty in China

March 9, 2013, 4:00 pm

The military budget of the People’s Republic of China continues to shoot upward, in part reflecting the costs the CCP’s leaders must pay for control of the armed forces.

Petitioners Descend on Beijing to Demonstrate During Political Meetings

March 7, 2013, 4:21 pm

Over 10,000 petitioners gathered in Beijing for the Chinese regime’s annual meetings Tuesday, keeping security forces on their toes as police tried to prevent protests.

High-Profile Gang Rape Charge Seen as Message From Leadership

March 3, 2013, 6:56 pm

The highly-publicized gang rape charge of a Chinese general’s son is seen as a political move to weaken a political faction before upcoming political meetings.

Breaking a Vase to Hit a Rat: Bo Xilai’s Trial

February 26, 2013, 10:24 am

The disgraced former Politburo member Bo Xilai is due to stand trial sometime soon, although his trial has been delayed for some time. The delay bespeaks of the problems that [...]