Sino-US Ambiguity and the CCP Two Sessions
◎ An elephant in the room is Sino-U.S. relations and how it will impact Communist China’s policies.
POLITICS

In Jack Ma’s Ant IPO, Political and Economic Problems Intertwine for Xi
◎ The WSJ report alludes to serious splits in the CCP elite, something that parties with vested interest will be keen to exploit.

China 2021 Outlook: The CCP’s ‘Berlin Wall’ Moment Beckons (2nd Edition)
◎ Presenting our updated China 2021 outlook.

China 2021 Outlook: The CCP’s ‘Berlin Wall’ Moment Beckons
◎ Presenting our China 2021 outlook.

What Happened to Ant Group’s World-Record IPO?
◎ Ma’s speech is unlikely the driving reason behind Beijing pulling the plug on Ant.

Ant’s Suspended IPO and Jack Ma’s ‘Clash’ With the Authorities
◎ A delayed IPO for Ant allows the CCP to lower its financial and political risks.

Early Analysis of the CCP Fifth Plenum
◎ The following analysis was first published in the Oct. 29 edition of our subscriber-only SinoWeekly Plus newsletter. Subscribe to SinoInsider to view past analyses in our newsletter archive.

Analyzing the Purge of Wang Qishan Aide Dong Hong
◎ The following analysis was first published in the Oct. 5 edition of our subscriber-only SinoWeekly Plus newsletter. Subscribe to SinoInsider to view past analyses in our newsletter archive.

Xi Looks to Formalize Power Consolidation With New Regulations
◎ The following analysis was first published in the Oct. 1 edition of our subscriber-only SinoWeekly Plus newsletter. Subscribe to SinoInsider to view past analyses in our newsletter archive.

Early Warning: CCP Closer to ‘Berlin Wall Moment’ as Xi’s Political Risks Compound
◎ The current situation for Xi and the CCP is bleak in light of the “perfect storm” of domestic and foreign problems facing the regime.