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The Shanghai lockdown and those in other areas are starting to weigh on the Chinese economy.
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Why China’s Vice Presidency is an Office to Watch
◎ The vice presidency has emerged as a focal point in an intense factional struggle (neidou) in the upper echelons of the Chinese Communist Party.

Wang Qishan’s Second Act: US-China Relations
◎ Xi Jinping could bring back trusted ally and seasoned troubleshooter Wang Qishan ahead of schedule to help even the odds.

Trump’s National Security Strategy a Timely Counter to China’s Expansionism
◎ Trump’s NSS correctly identifies the challenge posed by “competitor” China to America’s domestic security and global influence.

China in 2018: Seven Points to Watch
◎ There is a rising probability that China will face charging gray rhinos and encounter black swans in 2018.

Behind Trump and Xi’s ‘Great Chemistry’
◎ When talking about China, President Donald Trump usually brings up his cordial friendship with Xi Jinping.

What American Intervention in North Korea Means for Xi
◎ The relationship between China and North Korea is at its lowest point since the founding of both communist regimes.

How the PLA Can Pose a Threat to the US
◎ A modernized PLA utilizing asymmetrical hybrid warfare tactics will pose a credible threat to America.

Why China’s Central Military Commission Got Downsized
◎ The leaner CMC confirms our analysis that Xi focused on consolidating his control over the military and ridding it of factional influence.