In Beijing, Xi and Trump agree to ‘constructive strategic stability’ in US-China relations
CCP propaganda has used the Trump trip to subtly weave the narrative of a U.S. “change of heart” and a PRC “victory” in major power competition.
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Trump’s National Security Strategy a Timely Counter to China’s Expansionism
◎ Trump’s NSS correctly identifies the challenge posed by “competitor” China to America’s domestic security and global influence.

China in 2018: Seven Points to Watch
◎ There is a rising probability that China will face charging gray rhinos and encounter black swans in 2018.

Increasing Odds of War on Korean Peninsula Could Inspire Internal Action Against Kim Jong Un
◎ Kim Jong Un purging his former top advisor could unsettle his other senior officials.

Behind Trump and Xi’s ‘Great Chemistry’
◎ When talking about China, President Donald Trump usually brings up his cordial friendship with Xi Jinping.

What American Intervention in North Korea Means for Xi
◎ The relationship between China and North Korea is at its lowest point since the founding of both communist regimes.

Political Risk Watch: Dalian Gov’t Slammed for Not Fully Purging Bo Xilai’s ‘Poison’
◎ Liaoning Province is a base of operations for the Jiang faction.

Political Risk Watch: Cai Qi, Beijing Chief and Xi’s Trusted Aide, Steps on a ‘Landmine’
◎ Xi’s rivals could use Cai’s misstep to stoke social tensions further and worsen the situation.

Political Risk Watch: Xi Slams Bureaucratism After Beijing Residents Protest
◎ Over a hundred residents of Beijing Chaoyang District’s Feijia Village marched in the streets on Dec. 10 to protest the Beijing municipal government’s forced eviction of the “low-end population” from the city.

After Zhang Yang’s Suicide, Senior Military Leaders Attend Study Session in Beijing
◎ China’s top military brass was very likely summoned to Beijing for the study seminar to declare their loyalty to Xi Jinping following the death of Zhang Yang.
