Beijing doubles down on security amid slowing economy
The Chinese Communist Party’s early response to China’s gloomy economic outlook was doubling down on regime security.
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Why Anti-corruption Chief Wang Qishan Met Bannon and Singapore Leader Before 19th Congress
Wang Qishan, the Chinese Communist Party’s anti-corruption chief, has recently been busy meeting high-profile foreign guests. Steve Bannon, President Donald Trump’s former chief strategist and Breitbart head, flew to Beijing from Hong Kong for a private meeting with Wang, according to the Financial Times (FT). The meeting took place after Bannon’s Sept. 12 talk at

All Provincial Leaders Have Now Declared Allegiance to Xi Jinping
◎ The factional deathmatch between Xi and Jiang is now entering a crucial phase.

Jiang Out of Constitution? Xi to Amend Charter
◎ Historically, CCP leaders crafted and enshrined political theories when they faced a crisis of authority and needed to assert their dominance.

Did Xi Jinping Foil a Coup?
◎ We suspect Xi’s abrupt and drastic shake-up was triggered by a coup attempt by the Jiang faction.

Potential Xi Successor? Analyzing NYT’s profile of Chen Min’er
◎ Chen Min’er is unlikely to succeed Xi due to his questionable and circumstantial rise through the ranks of the CCP.

Bannon: Trump Respects Xi More Than Any World Leader
◎ Contact us for more about Xi Jinping, China and North Korea.

What Steve Bannon Got Wrong About Sino-N. Korea Relations on ’60 Minutes’
◎ Contact us for more in-depth analysis about China and North Korea.

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.
