Michael Zhuang

Experts say a retired senior official’s TV confession before trial shows that China’s anti-corruption drive serves as political control more than due process.

The on-target figure has fueled skepticism among economists who cite political incentives and weaker underlying conditions.

Insiders say the CCP is expanding its anti-corruption campaign by reviving old cases and subjecting retirees to renewed political scrutiny.

The CCP signals a shift toward systematic oversight as investigations move beyond senior cadres to local governments and newly promoted officials.

Sources say Beijing has stepped up internal security planning and evacuation contingencies as tensions rise in Iran, even as it plays down risks publicly.

Rights groups say 19 Kazakh activists face up to 10 years in prison over demonstrations against Beijing in Almaty.

The agency outlines nine operational security measures in its third Chinese-language video aimed at potential sources inside China.

Mass protests and reported killings in Iran coincide with sweeping U.S. tariffs designed to isolate Tehran and pressure its main backer, Beijing.

A starkly named safety app climbs Apple’s charts, reflecting rising anxiety among China’s growing population of people living alone.

Analysts say Washington’s move could reshape global alignments and weaken Beijing’s leverage across Latin America and beyond.

Experts say a retired senior official’s TV confession before trial shows that China’s anti-corruption drive serves as political control more than due process.

The on-target figure has fueled skepticism among economists who cite political incentives and weaker underlying conditions.

Insiders say the CCP is expanding its anti-corruption campaign by reviving old cases and subjecting retirees to renewed political scrutiny.

The CCP signals a shift toward systematic oversight as investigations move beyond senior cadres to local governments and newly promoted officials.

Sources say Beijing has stepped up internal security planning and evacuation contingencies as tensions rise in Iran, even as it plays down risks publicly.

Rights groups say 19 Kazakh activists face up to 10 years in prison over demonstrations against Beijing in Almaty.

The agency outlines nine operational security measures in its third Chinese-language video aimed at potential sources inside China.

Mass protests and reported killings in Iran coincide with sweeping U.S. tariffs designed to isolate Tehran and pressure its main backer, Beijing.

A starkly named safety app climbs Apple’s charts, reflecting rising anxiety among China’s growing population of people living alone.

Analysts say Washington’s move could reshape global alignments and weaken Beijing’s leverage across Latin America and beyond.