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Saturday, September 21, 2024
TopicCommunist Party of China

Topic: Communist Party of China

China’s Communist Party expels former foreign, defence ministers from top-level executive body

Former defence minister Li Shangfu was expelled from Communist Party in June on bribery charges. Former foreign minister Qin Gang was abruptly dismissed in July last year.

‘Not just financial issue’ — why China’s economic slowdown is also a reflection of its politics

China’s exports declined in July and consumer prices fell, tipping the economy into deflation. Meanwhile, the country's largest private property developer 'is facing a liquidity crisis'.

‘New China’, 1962 War, Galwan soldier—Why India can’t ignore Xi’s writing on the great wall

As Xi Jinping takes stock of the domestic and global situation ahead of his third term as president, his party, economy, and Chinese society could turn into adversaries.

Former Chinese president Hu looks ‘distressed’ as he is abruptly escorted out of party congress

The viral video shows Hu Jintao speaking to President Xi Jinping while leaving as others look on. No explanation has yet been given for his mysterious, seemingly forced, exit.

Editor of China’s Global Times retires, Hong Kong group claims removed for being ‘loose cannon’

According to a report by China Media Project, Hu Xijin was possibly removed for reasons stemming from 'unhappiness over his highly visible international remarks'.

‘Prepare to fight,’ China tells citizens. Xi Jinping has big plans for party and security

Chinascope — The Week Behind The Wall is everything you need to know about what’s happening in China this week.

#MeToo hits Chinese Communist Party, tennis star alleges sexual assault by former vice-premier

Peng Shuai purportedly made the allegation against China’s former vice-premier Zhang Gaoli in a Weibo post that soon 'disappeared' from the website.

This Doctors’ Day is extra special — it’s time we thanked them for standing against Covid

ThePrint view on the most important issues, instantly.

Which Chinese billionaire is in? Who’s out? Watch Communist Party’s birthday bash to know

An invitation to Beijing’s big parties is a tremendous privilege and a sign of official favour. It could spark market pyrotechnics. 

And now, Xi Jinping wants China’s image to be ‘trustworthy, lovable and respectable’

Xi told party leaders that China must make friends extensively & unite the majority. The remarks suggest that he may be rethinking his communication strategy on the global stage.

On Camera

Mamata’s brush with protesting doctors serves a lesson. She’s now a failed Chief Minister

In the last 42 days of cease work, the junior doctors achieved unprecedented support from the people of Kolkata and beyond. And very little concessions from CM Mamata Banerjee.

Chemistry of curd to physics of paratha, GST rates on food are a multi-disciplinary tangle

Issue of GST on food items is in news again after hotel owner’s viral interaction with Finance Minister Sitharaman last week. But complexities highlighted go back further in time.

Indigenous aircraft carrier INS Vikrant joins Navy’s Western Fleet, ready for deployment

With the integration of the deck-based fighter jets MiG-29K now complete, Vikrant now has an overall capability to carry 30 helicopters and fixed-wing fighters.

BJP’s Northeast policy has lit new fires & reopened old wounds. And it still won’t blink

Manipur represents BJP’s unique ideological approach to governing Northeast by playing identity politics jiu-jitsu. It hasn’t gone well yet, is getting worse, but the party insists on continuing.