Shanghai ‘Zero-COVID’ Shutdown Threatens Economic Slowdown, Political Trouble
The Shanghai lockdown and those in other areas are starting to weigh on the Chinese economy.
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What Steve Bannon Got Wrong About Sino-N. Korea Relations on ’60 Minutes’
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Jiang Zemin’s Ex-Secretary Not Invited to 19th Congress, Likely Sidelined
◎ Jia Tingan has been left out of the official list of delegates to the upcoming 19th Party Congress.

Relative of CCP Vice Chairman Seeks Asylum, Quits the Party
◎ Xue Yinxian’s defection is a high-profile example of the Chinese people’s growing loss of confidence in the Communist Party.

Favorable Media Coverage Won’t Protect Zhang Chunxian from Purge
◎ Before Zhang’s high-profile work trips, he appeared to have been sidelined by Xi.

Anti-corruption Chief’s Hunan Trip Spells Trouble for Top Officials
◎ We believe that at least 3 former provincial level officials from Hunan could be investigated

No Meetings in Beidaihe
◎ No meetings were held at the Beidaihe gathering this year.

Beijing Issues New Restrictions on Overseas Investments
◎ The overseas merger and acquisition sprees by Chinese corporations in recent years were partly conducted in response to the slowing Chinese economy.

Xi Jinping Boosts Traditional Chinese Content in Schools
◎ Xi’s update to the school curriculum and effort to revive traditional thought is a clear departure from his predecessors.

High Profile Commemoration Signals Xi’s Support for Anti-corruption Chief
◎ It is highly unusual for Beijing to commemorate Yao Yilin.