China Outlook 2025: Crises Set to Worsen for Xi and the CCP
Our China 2025 outlook contains 32 predictions covering eight categories.
OUR RESEARCH
The Politics Behind China’s Closure of Bitcoin Exchanges
◎ Beijing is trying to restrict massive capital outflow through the Chinese shadow economy.
Xi Jinping Suddenly Replaces a Top Military Commissar
◎ The abrupt promotion of Miao by Xi is consistent with changing personnel trends in the Chinese military.
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
Hundreds of Chinese Generals Involved in Military Reshuffle
◎ The Chinese media is finally getting a better sense of the scale of Xi Jinping’s military reform.
No Meetings in Beidaihe
◎ No meetings were held at the Beidaihe gathering this year.
Sino-US Military Agreement Could Tip Factional Struggle
◎ The new Sino-US military agreement could serve several purposes.
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.
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