Self-kidnappings by Chinese Students Abroad: Mystery Solved
The puzzle presented by these incidents can only be understood in the context of China’s police brutality and growing transnational repression.
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A New Era for China’s Overseas Anti-Corruption Campaign
In October 2023, China’s top court publicized a lower court’s ruling that is of great importance: It is the first publicly reported case of convictions being handed down under a law passed 12 years ago which incorporated the crime of bribing foreign public officials into China’s criminal law. Beyond heralding a new era of criminal … Read more
China Announces Removal of Defense Minister, 2 Months After He Was Last Seen in Public
Advertisement China has sacked Defense Minister General Li Shangfu, who has been out of public view for almost two months, state media reported Tuesday. No further information was given, including news about Li’s replacement. Li is the second senior Chinese official to disappear this year, following former Foreign Minister Qin Gang, who was removed from … Read more
What the PLA Rocket Force Shakeup Means for Taiwan
Flashpoints | Security | East Asia Although China’s military has made big strides in a short period of time, it faces persistent challenges such as corruption that hinder both its ability to reform and its ability to effectively fight wars. Advertisement On July 31, Chinese leader Xi Jinping announced that two generals from other branches of China’s military would … Read more
China’s Draft Criminal Law Amendment Eyes Corruption in Private Firms
Advertisement Amid the controversy surrounding former Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang’s disappearance and subsequent dismissal from office, discussions by the Standing Committee of China’s top legislature, the National People’s Congress, on draft amendments to China’s Criminal Law seem to have escaped the public eye. These draft amendments, which are open for public comments until August … Read more