Michael Zhuang

While conventional military activity has declined, pressure below the threshold of armed conflict has continued to expand.

The case highlights China’s tightening security around the CCP’s annual Beidaihe retreat, where petitioners are blocked from reaching senior leaders.

Experts say the Fifth Plenum’s focus on Party discipline signals Beijing is prioritizing internal political stability over economic recovery.

Leaked documents and interviews indicate some state-owned enterprises now require workers to disclose family ties, travel records, and personal histories.

Critics say fences, checkpoints, and surveillance are disrupting daily life, highlighting Beijing’s expanding security measures around the capital.

Officials accuse the CUPP of promoting Beijing’s agenda through infiltration, election meddling, intimidation, and criminal links.

The former securities regulator’s downfall reflects Xi Jinping’s drive to tighten control over China’s financial sector and dismantle rival networks.

Despite weakening credit demand, Beijing continues to pressure state-owned banks to increase lending.

Scholars say China’s low rural pension payments leave millions struggling in retirement, exposing a widening gap between rural and urban residents.

Leaked documents and a graduate’s account allege Xinjiang Agricultural University sent students to factories while shifting workplace risks onto them.