Chinese Communist Party

Insights from Lynette H. Ong.

The national political gatherings are losing their luster for China’s richest entrepreneurs.

Why was China’s vaccination campaign so little, so late? The key lies in understanding cadres’ daily working routine under Xi Jinping.

The consolidation of power under communist party chief Nguyen Phu Trong has some striking parallels to past patterns in Chinese politics.

“Since 1976, changes have been introduced to a rigidly collectivized economy in order to build up socialism, not to abandon it.”

The elaborate ceremonials of Nguyen Phu Trong's state visit are a reminder of the alternating attraction and resistance that underpin Sino-Vietnamese relations.

Nguyen Phu Trong will become the first foreign leader to meet with Xi Jinping since he won a precedent-breaking third term as party head.

Xi Jinping has consolidated power and a third term as China’s leader. What are the ramifications?

With all seven members of the new Politburo Standing Committee loyal to Xi, "There is no counterweight or checks and balances in the system at all."

At its upcoming congress, the party will triple down on a leader whose policies are proving increasingly self-defeating.

Unpacking the institution of the National Party Congress – its essential concepts and some common misunderstandings.