As global rivals ramp up their defense spending, questions arise about China’s ability to maintain its aggressive military posture amidst a drop in arms revenue.
The political economy of “zìlì gēngshēng”
China’s Fourth Plenary Session sets course for fortifying the country’s political system and economic model against the “raging storms” of Western containment, technological sanctions, and domestic vulnerabilities.
China’s major cities struggle amid economic challenges
Despite a modest rise in national retail sales, Beijing and Shanghai face significant declines, prompting state media to launch a confidence-boosting campaign.
Overbuilt? Assessing the diminishing returns to building in China
China’s decades-long construction boom has led to severe overbuilding—particularly in lower-tier cities—resulting in a property sector crisis with far-reaching consequences.
New evidence indicates China’s Communist Party is reigning in strongman Xi
China’s “pilot at the helm” finds himself increasingly grounded by domestic problems and internal CCP power shifts.
Xi Jinping’s seating plans signal who has Beijing’s favor
A carefully choreographed meeting with CEOs shows Party priorities.
Frank speeches by economists result in mass online censorship, WeChat bans
Candid assessments about the state of China’s economy were circulated by netizens almost as fast as they were censored.
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