President Xi Jinping has dramatically consolidated his power, emerging from the Chinese Communist Party’s 19th National Congress as China’s strongest leader since Mao Zedong. Project Syndicate contributors weigh the implications for China, Asia, and the world.
Xi Triumphant
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China’s Vision for the Next 30 Years
China’s Vision for the Next 30 Years
Nov 14, 2017 Zhang Jun considers what the country is likely to achieve in the next 30 years – and what could stand in its way.
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China’s New World Order?
China’s New World Order?
Nov 10, 2017 Ramesh Thakur explains how China’s leaders can succeed at positioning their country for global leadership.
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Mr. Trump Goes to China
Mr. Trump Goes to China
Nov 6, 2017 Richard Haass says that North Korea will be the biggest issue by far when the US president meets Chinese President Xi Jinping.
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What Does Xi Jinping Want?
What Does Xi Jinping Want?
Nov 3, 2017 Keyu Jin argues that China's president wants to create a legacy comprising three key components.
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Asia’s New Entente
Asia’s New Entente
Nov 3, 2017 Brahma Chellaney is hopeful that cooperation among the Indo-Pacific region's democracies will continue to deepen.
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Why China’s Capital-Account Liberalization Has Stalled
Why China’s Capital-Account Liberalization Has Stalled
Oct 31, 2017 Yu Yongding explains how a rapid decline in net foreign assets has forced officials to put currency convertibility on hold.
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