Michael Zhuang

As Iran enters a leadership transition, China’s measured response underscores the strategic and energy stakes tied to Tehran.

Insiders say the new ‘Ten Strict Prohibitions’ emphasize loyalty and control ahead of provincial and township leadership reshuffles.

As Beijing urges readiness for Taiwan conflict, China’s veterans cite broken promises, financial strain, and growing disillusionment.

A rare joint appearance by two Politburo members at a Party-building session is seen by insiders as reinforcing loyalty to Xi’s leadership.

After accusing two top officers of undermining CCP leader Xi Jinping’s authority, Beijing now appears to be pursuing bribery charges instead.

The account, known for predicting continued housing price declines, was removed as the regime tightens control over economic narratives online.

Weaker spending, rising savings, and falling home values suggest growing caution among Chinese households.

As Gu competes again for China, questions resurface over Beijing’s recruitment of foreign-born athletes and its dubious citizenship rules.

From rural villages to Beijing, residents say lighter traffic, weaker consumption, and strict firecracker bans marked the year’s biggest holiday.

Tighter bans, economic strain, and lingering pandemic grief leave residents describing a muted holiday season.

As Iran enters a leadership transition, China’s measured response underscores the strategic and energy stakes tied to Tehran.

Insiders say the new ‘Ten Strict Prohibitions’ emphasize loyalty and control ahead of provincial and township leadership reshuffles.

As Beijing urges readiness for Taiwan conflict, China’s veterans cite broken promises, financial strain, and growing disillusionment.

A rare joint appearance by two Politburo members at a Party-building session is seen by insiders as reinforcing loyalty to Xi’s leadership.

After accusing two top officers of undermining CCP leader Xi Jinping’s authority, Beijing now appears to be pursuing bribery charges instead.

The account, known for predicting continued housing price declines, was removed as the regime tightens control over economic narratives online.

Weaker spending, rising savings, and falling home values suggest growing caution among Chinese households.

As Gu competes again for China, questions resurface over Beijing’s recruitment of foreign-born athletes and its dubious citizenship rules.

From rural villages to Beijing, residents say lighter traffic, weaker consumption, and strict firecracker bans marked the year’s biggest holiday.

Tighter bans, economic strain, and lingering pandemic grief leave residents describing a muted holiday season.