By Chen Guangcheng
{Editor’s Note: Reports indicate that the Vatican is getting closer to signing a contract with the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) in which they jointly appoint Bishops in China. Continue reading
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A Test of Xi Jinping’s “Rule by Law”
Xi Jinping has called for 依法治国 many times. The term, when directly translated into English is “rule the country by law,” or “rule by law,” as opposed to the current “rule by the Communist Party.” Sometimes people with good-wishes translate it as “rule of law” as they are eager to see China adopt a better philosophy of governance. Continue reading
The Most Ideal Politburo Standing Committee for Xi Jinping
Shizhong Chen
The 19th Chinese Communist Party (CCP) Congress will convene on October 18. Its jewel on the crown will be its newly “elected” Politburo Standing Committee (PSC). Continue reading
“One Country, One System” in Hong Kong
Hong Kong used to be a model city, representing the height of those values that a modern civilization treasures: freedom of speech, respect for human rights, and adherence to the rule of law. It was never a place for hate crimes. Continue reading
The United States That Has Been Demonized Versus Its Real Relationship with China
{Editor’s Note: A Chinese blogger realized that the general public in China has probably been misled about the U.S., as the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has been demonizing it for many years. Therefore, she published an article to explain to the Chinese people what the true America is like and how the U.S. has long been helping China. Continue reading
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Is Xi Jinping a Hawk on the South China Sea?
The International Tribunal at The Hague made an arbitral decision over the Philippines and China’s conflicting claims in the South China Sea dispute. It declared that China does not have grounds for its “historical claim.” It also found that the “islands” that China and Taiwan control are not “islands” and thus are not entitled to the 200-nautical-mile exclusive economic zone and continental shelf.
Political Rivalry in China Part 4 – Is China Cutting Its Ties to North Korea?
Part 4: Is China Cutting Its Ties to North Korea?
After long providing a protective umbrella for North Korea, China has changed its stance. Beijing was supportive in passing the United Nations’ sanction resolution against North Korea and has been active in enforcing the trade embargo.