He Weiwen, Senior Fellow, Center for China and Globalization, CCG
Oct 27, 2022
Modernization is the only way forward for China, which is offering enormous opportunities, not threats, to the world. There is every reason to seek areas of mutual benefit with the United States and the road map to the future, if followed, will be good for China and good for America.
Cheng Li, Director, John L. Thornton China Center, The Brookings Institution
Jul 18, 2022
Potential CCP leaders coming from China’s aerospace sector should add a pragmatic perspective to Beijing’s decision-making cadre, but their extensive engagement in technological issues and the military-industrial complex throughout their careers may come at the expense of their focus on other challenges, both at home and aboard.
Cheng Li, Director, John L. Thornton China Center, The Brookings Institution
Jun 14, 2022
Preference towards hometown representatives is nothing new in Chinese politics. A deep dive into the history of power distribution among candidates who share local origins can give us a look at what’s to come in the next Party Congress.
Cheng Li, Director, John L. Thornton China Center, The Brookings Institution
Jun 11, 2022
Racial and ethnic tensions loom larger in the world today than the power or policies to reconcile them. China has a long way to go in that regard. Given the absence or scarcity of public discourse on these challenges domestically and strong criticism from abroad –– especially from the United States and European countries –– of the treatment of Uygurs in Xinjiang, Beijing has been on the defensive as it faces ongoing international scrutiny and sanctions.
Cheng Li, Director, John L. Thornton China Center, The Brookings Institution
May 10, 2022
After diving into the age brackets of China’s CCP leadership, a deeper look at their previous roles and professional experience reveals a shift toward business executives gaining higher positions within the Party’s hierarchy.
Cheng Li, Director, John L. Thornton China Center, The Brookings Institution
Apr 10, 2022
A deeper examination of the age cohorts of each generation of Chinese leaders gives insight into the trends that have developed within the CCP’s promotion structure and political trajectory.
Cheng Li, Director, John L. Thornton China Center, The Brookings Institution
Apr 07, 2022
China’s leaders have been sorted into generational brackets by decade of birth. This article examines the formative experiences and policy orientations of the post-1960s generation, which will dominate the Chinese leadership after the 20th Party Congress.
Cheng Li, Director, John L. Thornton China Center, The Brookings Institution
Mar 27, 2022
China is presently taking measures to reorganize its 31 province-level Party committees. As the 20th Party Congress approaches, understanding this reshuffling is crucial to assessing the current and future trajectory of China’s national leadership.
Cheng Li, Director, John L. Thornton China Center, The Brookings Institution
Mar 02, 2022
The year 2021 brought sweeping regulatory crackdowns and drastic foreign policy moves in China. The Chinese leadership also recognizes the competing needs to play hardball and maintain socioeconomic stability during this sensitive political season.
Yu Sui, Professor, China Center for Contemporary World Studies
Jul 13, 2021
At a ceremony marking the centennial of the CPC, China’s top leader reviewed the history of the Party and laid out a course for its journey ahead. The world was listening as he outlined the country’s core philosophy, goals and prospects.