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.
POLITICS

China Forbids Addressing Xi as ‘Great Leader’
◎ Xi has expressed his displeasure at the propaganda apparatus’s excessive flattery.

Two Irregularities at China’s Reform Group Meeting
◎ Xi created the Central Leading Group for Comprehensively Deepening Reforms after coming to office to bypass the Politburo Standing Committee system.

Why Trump Declared North Korea a State Sponsor of Terrorism
◎ Trump and Xi are on the same page concerning the North Korean nuclear issue.

China Holds First Post-19th Congress Reform Meeting
◎ Xi Jinping convened a meeting of the Central Leading Group for Comprehensively Deepening Reforms on Nov. 2o.

Chongqing Press Again Condemns Purged Leaders
◎ Senior Party leaders have recently been stressing the need for officials to get their politics right.

CCP Organization Dept Chief Highlights Five Criteria for Promoting Officials
◎ Chen Xi’s article on political standards signals to the CCP cadre corp that loyalty to Xi Jinping is is paramount for promotion.

Propaganda Dept Chief Hails Xi with Three ‘Great Leader’ Titles
◎ Huang’s article appears to be part of a propaganda campaign to give prominence to Xi’s elevated authority in the CCP.

Xinhua Bestows Seven Titles on Xi in Book Chapter-length Article
◎ How state media positions Xi is a key benchmark of his actual political strength.

Chinese Officials Promoting Xi’s Authority a Prelude to Anti-corruption Storm
◎ We anticipate that many officials, including those considered to be untouchable, are going to be purged over the course of Xi’s second term in office.
