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Politics of the People's Republic of China

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.

China’s new leaders represent generational transition

China’s Outgoing Leader Admits Shortcomings in Final Public Address

Global Politics

China Reacts to a Second Term with President Obama

Story of Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao’s Wealth Challenges Popular Image

Global Politics

China Prepares for Leadership Transition as US Readies for Presidential Election

On November 8, just two days after Election Day in the United States, the Chinese Community Party will undergo its own leadership transition, at the 2012 Party Congress. China has figured prominently into the 2012 presidential election, as President Barack Obama and Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney have promised severe action against the Asian country […]

The World

Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao Calls for Reforms

Conflict & Justice

Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao says China urgently needs to press on with political and economic reforms. Wen made the comments in his final press conference before he steps down next year.

China Flexing its Economic Muscle

Global Politics

Chinese premier Wen Jiabo told western countries to sort out their debt problems.

Former Chinese Leader Jiang Zemin Rumored to Be Dead

Chinese state media is denying reports this morning that Jiang Zemin is dead. The 84-year-old became China’s leader in 1989, and  shepherded the country through its  unprecedented economic boom before handing power to President Hu Jintao between 2002 and 2004. The BBC is reporting that internet searches for Jiang’s name have been blocked. Martin Patience, correspondent for […]

The World

China Admits to Building Aircraft Carrier

Conflict & Justice

The head of China’s General Staff of the notoriously secretive People’s Liberation Army, General Chen Bingde, has confirmed that the country is building an aircraft carrier. Damien Grammaticas of the BBC has seen the ship.