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China's President Xi Jinping claps after his speech as he and other new Politburo Standing Committee members meet with the press at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, Oct. 25, 2017.

Xi’s grip on China tightens with new term and no heir in sight

Global Politics

President Xi Jinping was formally handed a second term Wednesday, with no clear successor emerging in a revamped ruling council, cementing his grip on power and setting the stage for him to dominate China for decades to come.

China's then Public Security Minister Zhou Yongkang attends the 17th National Congress of the Communist Party of China at the Great Hall of the People, in Beijing. (October 16, 2007 file photo)

It’s official. The ‘Dick Cheney’ of China is a target of Beijing’s anti-corruption campaign

Global Politics
Chinese police monitor a march by tens of thousands of protesters in the special economic zone of Shenzhen in southern China on May 22, 1989. Hundreds of people were killed in Beijing on June 4, 1989 when Chinese troops crushed demonstrations which called

25 years ago, there was dissent within the Chinese military about killing Tiananmen protesters

Conflict & Justice
Bian Zhongyun's children mourn the death of their mother, as seen in the documentary "Though I am Gone." Bian was a school principal who beaten to death 1968 by a crowd.

How to apologize for the Cultural Revolution without blaming the Communist Party

Global Politics
Bian Zhongyun's children mourn the death of their mother, as seen in the documentary "Though I am Gone." Bian was a school principal who beaten to death 1968 by a crowd.

How to apologize for the Cultural Revolution without blaming the Communist Party

Global Politics
At a Beijing theme restaurant called 'Red Classic', you can re-live the Cultural Revolution every week.

How do you say you’re sorry for taking part in China’s ‘Cultural Revolution’?

Arts, Culture & Media

The son of a legendary Chinese Communist Party leader who took part in the revolutionary youth activities during the Cultural Revolution has made a public apology. And he’s not the only aging participant to try to make amends for bad behavior during those years of social chaos.

Trial Starts for Former Chinese Political Leader Bo Xilai

Conflict & Justice

The former Chinese leader Bo Xilai’s trial began today. In an unprecedented move the Chinese government has been tweeting out the court proceedings. Anchor Marco Werman speaks with Barbara Demick, China Bureau Chief for the LA Times.

Communist Party political drama unfolds on the Internet for millions of Chinese to see

Never before has such a dramatic power transfer in China unfolded in the Internet era. Making this even more dramatic is controversial news this week that a one-time popular party leader has been suspended from his posts and his wife has been arrested and charged with murder. All this is unfolding on the Internet in China.

China’s army newspaper warns troops to ignore rumors as controversy swirls before power transfer

China will undergo its once-in-a-decade leadership transition this year — and the stakes are always high. This year, though, rumors of military coups and political intrigue among top leaders is complicating matters and has political leaders doing their best to retain control.

Chinese challenge government online

Many Chinese are using the Internet to criticize their government, and that’s spurring the government to launch a crackdown.