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China's Scandalous Politics

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Two months ago, the Chinese Communist Party purged Bo Xilai, a rising political star. The Bo affair has exposed widespread corruption and deepened fissures within the country's famously unified leadership. What do such scandals reveal about China's governance? How will they affect its upcoming leadership transition?

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  1. China’s Show Trial of the Century
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    China’s Show Trial of the Century

    Aug 20, 2012 Ma Jian sees the Bo Xilai/Gu Kailai affair as evidence of a fractured Chinese leadership.

  2. China’s Political Storm
    91e6620446f86f380e309b28_ms3805c.jpg Margaret Scott

    China’s Political Storm

    May 30, 2012 Brahma Chellaney

  3. The Paradox of China’s Reform
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    The Paradox of China’s Reform

    May 18, 2012 Jamie Metzl

  4. The Myth of Chinese Meritocracy
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    The Myth of Chinese Meritocracy

    May 14, 2012 Minxin Pei

  5. Chinese Shadows
    cda67f0346f86f900c795f0c_m4688c.jpg Barrie Maguire

    Chinese Shadows

    May 4, 2012 Ian Buruma

  6. Corrupt and Unequal
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    Corrupt and Unequal

    Apr 30, 2012 Andrew Billo

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