Two months ago, the Chinese Communist Party purged Bo Xilai, a rising political star. The Bo affair has exposed widespread corruption and deepened fissures within the country's famously unified leadership. What do such scandals reveal about China's governance? How will they affect its upcoming leadership transition?
China's Scandalous Politics
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China’s Show Trial of the Century
China’s Show Trial of the Century
Aug 20, 2012 Ma Jian sees the Bo Xilai/Gu Kailai affair as evidence of a fractured Chinese leadership.
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China’s Political Storm
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May 30, 2012 Brahma Chellaney
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The Paradox of China’s Reform
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May 18, 2012 Jamie Metzl
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The Myth of Chinese Meritocracy
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May 14, 2012 Minxin Pei
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Chinese Shadows
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May 4, 2012 Ian Buruma
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Corrupt and Unequal
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Apr 30, 2012 Andrew Billo
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