The renowned British sinologist Kerry Brown is concerned about an increasingly hostile perception in Western countries of China. Because in return, rejection of the West also intensifies there. A vicious circle: China's population now has a negative image of the USA and the EU. Ning Wang spoke with Brown.
By Ning Wang
At the funeral service for former state and party leader Jiang Zemin, Xi Jinping paid tribute to his predecessor without relativizing Jiang's achievements to his own benefit – or even distancing himself from him.
By Frank Sieren
Our “China Perspective” column is written by contributors from the People’s Republic who wish to remain anonymous. Today's article reflects the author's view of the late former President Jiang Zemin.
By Experts Table.Briefings
After 1989, Jiang Zemin led China back into the international community of states after it had become a pariah after the Tiananmen bloodbath. In 2002, he organized the first peaceful transfer of power in the history of the People's Republic. The mourning for his death is accompanied by sharp criticism of Xi Jinping.
By Michael Radunski
In his first ten years in office, Xi Jinping built a network of party commissions and working groups with which he manages the government's work. The party thus further strengthens its control over the state.
By Christiane Kuehl
At the end of the Party Congress, former General Secretary Hu Jintao was escorted out of the hall. No public statements have been made since. So a debate rages: Is Hu ill or suffering from dementia? Or did Xi demonstratively have his ill-favored predecessor and his supporters publicly eliminated?
By Christiane Kuehl
The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) is the largest political organization in the world - and by far the most powerful. To mark the centenary of its founding in July 2021, China.Table took a look at how the party has been able to bring the country under such seamless control despite all the setbacks.We analyze its undeniable successes for economic development as well as human rights crimes. We also look to the future: can the Chinese Communist Party and Xi Jinping defend their unassailable position? All articles and news on 100 years of the Chinese Communist Party at a glance.
