TR EMERITUS

The last comparable friendships to Putin and Xi were probably Stalin and Hitler, Krushchev and Mao, or Mao and Ho. One figures; given the asymmetry, it might be useful to keep in mind when thinking about both the motivations for such friendships. This Xi/Putin partnership is not based solely on economic considerations, nor is... 

The 20th congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC) is attended by 2,296 delegates. They elect 205 members into the Central Committee, 25 into the Politburo and 7 into the Politburo Standing Committee. The central committee of CPC meets at least once a year at a plenary meeting (also called the plenum). The full politburo... 

China's Politburo Standing Committee Many western media reported that Xi Jinping has consolidated his power and appointed his allies into the Politburo Standing Committee, which is the top decision making body of the Communist Party of China. I find this narrative to be dishonest. Surely all leaders appoint their allies...