China’s political leadership operates under the shadow of two persistent threats, both of which ultimately stem from the regime’s fear of itself. When the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) is governed ...

“Xi Jinping himself – ideologically and politically – was committed to a form of totalitarian rule. And he was skillful enough, ruthless enough to bring it about.” During China’s reform and opening ...

Thirteen years after Xi Jinping ascended to the top of China’s leadership hierarchy, observers in Washington remain deeply confused about how to assess his rule. To some, Xi is the second coming of ...

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