As geopolitical and economic pressures mount, homegrown businesses are increasingly the preferred choice over Western competitors in a more insular China.
Tag: Communist Party of China
A Godfather of Chinese Nationalism Has Second Thoughts
Wang Xiaodong, once called the standard-bearer of Chinese nationalism, now fends off criticisms of being too moderate, even a traitor. “They’ve forgotten,” he said, “I created them.”
Why People Are Flocking to a Symbol of Taiwan’s Authoritarian Past
At a museum dedicated to Taiwan’s not-so-distant authoritarian past, Taiwanese see China’s present, and a dark vision of one possible future under autocratic rule.
Your Tuesday Briefing: Rishi Sunak to Lead Britain
Plus Chinese markets react to a stronger Xi Jinping and young Chinese pursue quiet dissent.
Your Monday Briefing: Xi Jinping Consolidates Power
Plus Britain prepares for a new leader and Russia forcibly resettles Ukraine’s children.
Xi Jinping Now Holds Near-Absolute Power in China, Creating Risks
Xi Jinping has created a new ruling elite packed with loyalist officials primed to elevate his agenda of bolstering national security and of turning China into a technological great power.
China’s Politburo Has No Women, a Break With Custom
For the first time in decades, the Politburo has no female members. And no woman has ever been included in the even more exclusive and powerful Standing Committee.
A loyal aide in Shanghai takes a leading role in Beijing.
Li Qiang is now China’s second-highest official after Xi Jinping. Mr. Li’s time in Shanghai had raised questions about whether he would rise to the party’s highest levels.
Hu Jintao Was Escorted Out of China’s Congress, Raising Questions
A health scare? A brazen political gesture? Whatever else it was, the episode was awkward.
Hu Jintao’s Departure Causes Stir as Xi Elevates Loyalists in Congress
A new lineup of the Communist Party elite will limit potential resistance to Mr. Xi’s agenda of bolstering security and expanding state sway over the economy.