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Behind the Stalemate of the CCP’s Fourth Plenum
Although Xi Jinping emerged from the Plenum with all his titles intact, he may lack the power to elevate any of his loyalists to key positions.
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Former Chinese Official Threatens US With ‘Devastating Consequences’
What’s behind the warning to respond to any attack on China with a nuclear response?
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Dependence on Chinese Sugar Alternatives a Serious Threat to Our Food Security
America’s growing dependence on Chinese production of sugar alternatives aligns perilously with Beijing’s unrestricted warfare.
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China’s Shift to Debt Collector in Developing Countries—From Lender to Loan Shark
For the world’s poorest countries, Beijing has gone from an investing partner to a hard-nosed creditor.
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China–Russia–Iran–North Korea Ties: Weaker and Less Economically Significant Than They Seem
Whatever the geopolitical ramifications of cooperation within this group, its economic reach and finances are far from enough to topple the international system
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The CCP’s ArcGIS Cyberattack Threatens Everything
The U.S. response to the Chinese Communist Party has been too little, too late.
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Communist China Pushes Its State-Centric Human Rights Model at the UN
Beijing exploits the UNHRC again.
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How the CCP Dismantled China’s Demographic Health
China’s demographic crisis—marked by rapid population aging, low fertility, and a shrinking workforce—is the result of decades of strict CCP family planning.
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Chinese Military Editorial Distances Xi From Purged Generals Ahead of Key Political Meeting
The move signals that Xi Jinping may be spared from punishment.
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China Envisions ‘Dry Canal’ to Compete With Panama Canal
Beijing seeks to capture canal traffic revenue, challenge U.S. presence, and gain influence with new transcontinental railway project.
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Behind the Stalemate of the CCP’s Fourth Plenum
Although Xi Jinping emerged from the Plenum with all his titles intact, he may lack the power to elevate any of his loyalists to key positions.
|
Former Chinese Official Threatens US With ‘Devastating Consequences’
What’s behind the warning to respond to any attack on China with a nuclear response?
|
Dependence on Chinese Sugar Alternatives a Serious Threat to Our Food Security
America’s growing dependence on Chinese production of sugar alternatives aligns perilously with Beijing’s unrestricted warfare.
|
China’s Shift to Debt Collector in Developing Countries—From Lender to Loan Shark
For the world’s poorest countries, Beijing has gone from an investing partner to a hard-nosed creditor.
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China–Russia–Iran–North Korea Ties: Weaker and Less Economically Significant Than They Seem
Whatever the geopolitical ramifications of cooperation within this group, its economic reach and finances are far from enough to topple the international system
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The CCP’s ArcGIS Cyberattack Threatens Everything
The U.S. response to the Chinese Communist Party has been too little, too late.
|
Communist China Pushes Its State-Centric Human Rights Model at the UN
Beijing exploits the UNHRC again.
|
How the CCP Dismantled China’s Demographic Health
China’s demographic crisis—marked by rapid population aging, low fertility, and a shrinking workforce—is the result of decades of strict CCP family planning.
|
Chinese Military Editorial Distances Xi From Purged Generals Ahead of Key Political Meeting
The move signals that Xi Jinping may be spared from punishment.
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China Envisions ‘Dry Canal’ to Compete With Panama Canal
Beijing seeks to capture canal traffic revenue, challenge U.S. presence, and gain influence with new transcontinental railway project.
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