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Yu Zhengsheng

Why are some of China’s top generals under investigation?

Global Politics

This week China released a list of 14 high-ranking generals under investigations for corruption. Here’s how some of them made the cut.

The World

This week’s agenda: China, health care, economy

Global Politics

China ups presence in Afghanistan as U.S. withdraws

Development & Education

Outgoing Chinese leader admits failings of his term, encourages new leaders

Global Politics

China’s Outgoing Leader Admits Shortcomings in Final Public Address

Global Politics

Changing of the Guard in China

As Americans prepared for the 2012 presidential election, China anticipated its own leadership transition. Today 2,280 Chinese Communist Party delegates arrive in Beijing for the Party’s 18th Congress, during which time  President Hu Jiantao is expected to cede his position to his presumed  successor, Xi Jinping. While the party set much of the Congress agenda before the […]

China Reacts to a Second Term with President Obama

The United States has elected its leader for the next four years, but across the globe another world power is also embarking upon a moment of transition in its leadership structure. On Thursday, the Chinese government hands over power to a new generation of Chinese leaders. Current leader Hu Jintao leaves his post and Xi […]

The World

Obama Appeal to China to Restrain North Korea

Global Politics

President Obama appealed to China to help restrain North Korea. North Korea is planning a satellite launch next month, but the US and its allies fear it will be a cover for a long-range missile test.

Canadian Aboriginal Groups Oppose Pipeline

Environment

This week, aboriginal groups from British Columbia sent an open letter to Chinese President Hu Jintao asking China to raise the native community’s concerns about the pipeline with President Harper.

Germany’s Merkel in China

Global Politics

German chancellor Angela Merkel is in Beijing for a two-day visit expected to focus on the eurzone crisis, Iran and Syria. Accompanied by a 20 strong trade delegation, she is scheduled to meet President Hu Jintao and Premier Wen Jiabao.