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Tensions between China and the West heat up amid military exercises

Just days after a Chinese naval helicopter nearly collided with a Philippine patrol plane over a contested reef, China’s military started live-fire drills in waterways near Vietnam on Monday and between Australia and New Zealand over the weekend in an “unprecedented” display of firepower.

2022 showed Xi Jinping is not invincible; 2023 will be "rocky year" for him
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2022 showed Xi Jinping is not invincible; 2023 will be "rocky year" for him

What a year 2022 has been for Xi Jinping. On the one hand, China's leader made clear he's the big boss after the 20th Communist Party Congress. On the other, he's been forced to roll back his zero-COVID policy following protests and the damage to the economy. What will 2023 hold for Xi? “It will be a rocky year for China,” former US State Department official Anne-Marie Slaughter tells Ian Bremmer on GZERO World. Moving away from lockdowns was long overdue, but the big problem now is that a large part of the elderly population is unvaccinated.

No, Xi Jinping is not on the ropes. But …
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No, Xi Jinping is not on the ropes. But …

Although China’s all-powerful leader shouldn't be worried about the rumor mill, zero-COVID might force him to compromise a bit.

Can China's communists rule for another 100 years?
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Can China's communists rule for another 100 years?

Beijing is organizing a big celebration to commemorate the 100th birthday of the Chinese Communist Party. We spoke to Neil Thomas, a China analyst at Eurasia Group, to better understand the importance of this anniversary for China's leadership.

Meet the party that runs China
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Meet the party that runs China

The Chinese Communist Party is turning 100. We answer some basic questions about how it works and rules the country.

Kevin Rudd and China's Future
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Kevin Rudd and China's Future

Former Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd discusses Xi Jinping's China.