Tag: Power struggle

Communist Elders Take Backroom Intrigue Beachside

The New York Times’ Edward Wong and Jonathan Ansfield report from Beidaihe, a seaside resort outside Beijing, where Communist leaders have traditionally vacationed and held important behind-the-scenes meetings. This year the meetings are expected to be especially important as they will likely settle decisions about who will be promoted to the powerful Politburo Standing Committee at the 18th

July 21, 2012 6:48 PM

Political Crisis Deepens as Dozens Targeted

Despite efforts by the Communist Party to present a facade of unity and stability in the midst of a political scandal, re

April 19, 2012 3:07 PM

Battle for Shanghai Takes Centre Stage in Hu’s Strategy

The Sydney Morning Herald looks at a possible shift in dynamics in China’s elite politics: In the closet warfare o

January 31, 2010 5:04 PM

Cracks in China’s Great Politburo Wall

For Asia Sentinel, Willy Lam reports on apparent tensions between President Hu Jintao and his heir apparent, Xi Jinping,

October 13, 2009 11:09 AM

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