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Correct View of Political Achievements and China’s Shift Away from GDP
August 10, 2026
Correct View of Political Achievements and China’s Shift Away from GDP as a Promotional Metric Taken together, the messaging from the 15th Five-Year Plan and the Notice signals that GDP growth should no longer be the dominant metric by which local officials are promoted. Key Takeaway Background On February 23, 2026, the General Office of
The Logic of Purges in the PRC
July 14, 2026
Why do purges happen? How should one separate signal from noise when examining the downfall of leadership cadres.
China’s Civil Service Ranking
March 25, 2026
An overview of the different levels of civil service ranking and its applications in analyzing Chinese politics
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