Xi Jinping has created a new ruling elite packed with loyalist officials primed to elevate his agenda of bolstering national security and of turning China into a technological great power.
Tag: United States International Relations
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China Hangs on Xi’s Every Word. His Silence Also Speaks Volumes.
At the important Communist Party congress this week, the Chinese leader didn’t mention two long-repeated maxims. To many, it’s a warning of the turbulent times ahead.
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China’s Leader, Xi Jinping, Elevates Loyalists in Party Elite
A new lineup of the Communist Party elite will limit potential resistance to Mr. Xi’s agenda of bolstering security and expanding state sway over the economy.
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Illegal Border Crossings by Venezuelans Plunge in the Face of New Policies
The number of Venezuelans entering the United States illegally dropped from about 1,200 a day to 150 in the first days after the Biden administration rolled out the new policies.
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Biden Just Clobbered China’s Chip Industry
The latest American trade restrictions could significantly set back China’s semiconductor ambitions.