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’s Securities Chief Mentions Failed Coup at 19th Congress
◎ Liu’s remarks hint at a coup attempt against Xi Jinping, and the officials he listed are part of Jiang Zemin’s faction.

How ‘Xi Jinping Thought’ May be Added to China’s Constitution
◎ We believe that Xi will emerge from the 19th Congress as a “General Secretary Plus.”

Decoding Xi Jinping’s 19th Congress Report: Political Signals
◎ If Xi is already thinking about a third term, he won’t designate a successor at the 19th Congress.

19th Party Congress Forecast: An Updated Standing Committee Scenario
◎ Xi will flexibly interpret existing Communist Party norms to achieve two goals.

China Repatriating Wanted American Spells Trouble for Guo Wengui
◎ Based on our analysis, Guo is deeply involved in the power struggle between Xi Jinping and the Jiang Zemin faction.

Seventh Plenum Report Cues Xi Surpassing Jiang Zemin, Hu Jintao
◎ How “Xi Jinping Thought” will eventually be phrased in the CCP constitution will be a bellwether of Xi’s political strength.

The Fate of China’s Anti-corruption Agency Post-19th Congress
◎ The National Supervisory Commission is a new state anti-corruption body with jurisdiction over CCP cadres and state employees.

Scrapped Anti-corruption Column Foreshadows Wang Qishan’s Future
◎ Anti-corruption chief Wang Qishan launched the CCDI website in 2014 to allow the CCDI to control its own propaganda messaging and circumvent the Jiang Zemin faction-controlled propaganda apparatus.

19th Party Congress Forecast: Xi’s Two Key Actions and Five Standing Committee Scenarios
◎ Xi may be seeking several outcomes at the 19th Congress.
