Mar-a-Lago Summit Overshadowed by Syria Strikes
Donald Trump signals to China and Russia that neither will be able to shield its clients if they cross the line.
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World Upside Down: China Defends Globalization from America
Chinese president Xi Jinping warns against the very economic policies Donald Trump advocates.
Political Dynasties and Their Discontents
Contrary to what you might expect, Europe is actually the continent with the fewest dynasts in power.
Xi Seen Distancing China from North Korea
The Chinese president seem to regard relations with his communist neighbor dispassionately.
China’s Xi, American Secretary Discuss Currency, Korea
China’s new paramount leader meets with American treasury secretary Jack Lew.
Graft Threatens Communist Party Rule: Xi
If China is to fight corruption, it must reduce the state’s role in the economy.
China’s Hu Ensures Smooth Transition, Resigns Army Post
President Hu Jintao unexpectedly steps down from his military leadership post.
New Leaders, Old Policy as Chinese Ruling Party Convenes
China’s outgoing leaders will continue to exert influence behind the scenes.
China’s Next Leaders Likely to Continue Slow Reform
China’s leadership transition is unlikely to herald radical policy changes.
Is This China’s Next President?
Rumor has it that the pro-business, anti-corruption Xi Jinping will succeed Hu Jintao as president of China in 2013.