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Willy’s Corner
The “Latin-Americanization” of China’s Domestic Politics
The good news is that the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has finally recognized the need to rein in the exploitative practices of the “new classes” in Chinese society. The theme of the recently concluded plenary session of the CCP Central Committee, “Constructing a Harmonious Socialist... MORE
Perpetual Challenges to China’s Education Reform
A recent talk by Premier Wen Jiabao illustrates Beijing’s failure to undertake comprehensive reforms in perhaps the most critical area of Chinese life: education. While meeting with several university presidents, Wen recalled a discussion that he had with Qian Xuesen, the revered “Father of the... MORE
Perpetual Challenges to China’s Education Reform
A recent talk by Premier Wen Jiabao illustrates Beijing’s failure to undertake comprehensive reforms in perhaps the most critical area of Chinese life: education. While meeting with several university presidents, Wen recalled a discussion that he had with Qian Xuesen, the revered “Father of the... MORE
China Outlines Ambitious Objectives in its Defense White Paper
Beijing’s recently published “China’s National Defense in 2006” proposes an ambitious blueprint that would allow the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) to catch up with the U.S. military in just a few decades. The defense white paper outlines multiple transformation objectives for each of the services... MORE
China Outlines Ambitious Objectives in its Defense White Paper
Beijing’s recently published “China’s National Defense in 2006” proposes an ambitious blueprint that would allow the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) to catch up with the U.S. military in just a few decades. The defense white paper outlines multiple transformation objectives for each of the services... MORE
Beijing’s Great Leap Outward: Power Projection with Chinese Characteristics
The forceful projection of China’s hard and soft power in recent months marks a stunning departure from the foreign policy axioms of late patriarch Deng Xiaoping. Deng, who anointed President Hu Jintao as the “core” of the Fourth Generation leadership, noted shortly after the Tiananmen... MORE
Beijing’s Great Leap Outward: Power Projection with Chinese Characteristics
The forceful projection of China’s hard and soft power in recent months marks a stunning departure from the foreign policy axioms of late patriarch Deng Xiaoping. Deng, who anointed President Hu Jintao as the “core” of the Fourth Generation leadership, noted shortly after the Tiananmen... MORE
Striving for Balance: Assessing Recent Municipal and Provincial Leadership Changes
Recent personnel changes in major cities and provinces in eastern and central China attest to a new power configuration in the leadership. While remaining in his role as the "core" leader of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), President and General Secretary Hu Jintao has struck... MORE
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Striving for Balance: Assessing Recent Municipal and Provincial Leadership Changes
Recent personnel changes in major cities and provinces in eastern and central China attest to a new power configuration in the leadership. While remaining in his role as the "core" leader of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), President and General Secretary Hu Jintao has struck... MORE
Hu’s New Goal: Inspiring the PLA for Victory
Even as China has committed an unprecedented level of resources toward the modernization of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA), President Hu Jintao has placed an emphasis on raising the “fighting spirit” and strategic ingenuity of the PLA. President Hu has also sought the views of... MORE