Commentary Financial markets have shown disapproval of Xi Jinping’s success in securing a third term as China’s leader. Stocks, bonds, and China’s currency, the yuan, all fell with the close of the Party Congress and have more or less stayed down. The reaction is certainly understandable. For some time now, Xi has shown a penchant…

The White House wouldn’t comment on either the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) head Xi Jinping’s anticipated third tenure or his speech delivered on Oct. 16, the opening day of the 5-year national congress. “I don’t want to comment from here on any internal political process of other countries,” White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said…

Commentary Xi Jinping transits through shoal waters in his quest for a third five-year term as “paramount leader.” The 20th National Congress of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) convened on Oct. 16 in Beijing. Party congresses are held every five years and provide a glimpse into the rigid workings of the CCP, as well as its…

Just over a week ago, Chinese leader Xi Jinping embarked on a three-day trip to Central Asia to mark his sphere of influence. He has since been out of the public eye, skipping a high-level military meeting and the annual United Nations assembly. With China only weeks away from the 20th National Congress where Xi…

News Analysis The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has announced that on Oct. 16 it could hold its 20th National Congress, an important political event that will determine the power layout of the CCP for the next five years. Whether the CCP’s top leader Xi Jinping will continue his rule into a third term has become the…

Chinese leader Xi Jinping will hold a third term in power, Chinese state media reveals. We break down why the conclusion can be made, and what it means for America and Taiwan. Will a Taiwan invasion be imminent? And what does it mean for the future of the America-China relationship? Click the “Save” button below…