Xi’s Diplomatic No-shows Hint at Domestic Political Woes
Xi Jinping’s political problems will likely compound as more signs of the Chinese economy tanking emerge later this year and social instability rises.
POLITICS

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.