Michael Zhuang

The warning comes as the regime broadens anti-espionage messaging into everyday digital tools, drawing scrutiny from industry observers.

Residents and business owners say weak incomes, layoffs, and falling asset values are eroding consumer confidence.

Dozens of state-owned enterprises are selling stakes in solar and energy projects amid mounting losses, bankruptcies, and oversupply.

Insiders say Beijing is vetting officials across Party and military systems, with political loyalty overtaking performance as the key criterion for promotion.

The regime is targeting procurement abuses, but experts say local protectionism and collusion remain widespread.

A white paper shows that a rapidly expanding elderly population is straining pensions, care facilities, and family support networks.

Interviews across China reveal the human toll of debt enforcement measures affecting millions of defaulters.

New investigations into local officials underscore the financial fallout from years of borrowing-driven growth across China.

Dissidents see a rare outlet beyond Beijing’s controls, while an analyst says the effort could yield valuable intelligence.

The new doctrine expands Xi’s ideological footprint and could help pave the way for another term beyond 2027.