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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

Zhou Yongkang was considered one of the most powerful people in China not so long ago. He had immense wealth, connections and political power. But it turns out that Zhou was not untouchable. The ruling Communist Party has announced that he is being investigated on charges of corruption. And he might be purged from the party. Zhou Yongkang was considered one of the most powerful people in China not so long ago. He had immense wealth, connections and political power. But it turns out that Zhou was not untouchable. The ruling Communist Party has announced that he is being investigated on charges of corruption. And he might be purged from the party.

Bo Xilai Trial Making Waves on Chinese Social Media

Conflict & Justice

China’s new leaders represent generational transition

Chinese Vice President Xi Jinping kicks off U.S tour

Global Politics

China Past Due: Hukou ‘Economic Apartheid’

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Global Politics

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Global Politics

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