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'Tigers and flies': Millions of officials later, why is Xi's corruption purge still going?
Critics say Xi's purges reveal a ruthless drive for absolute loyalty and total control of the military.
13 Mar 2026
This billionaire tested China's limits. It cost him his freedom
Jimmy Lai, who has been jailed for 20 years, always said he owed Hong Kong, a city that had given him "everything".
9 Feb 2026
China has purged its highest-ranked military general. Why?
Zhang Youxia had been seen as a close ally of China's leader, Xi Jinping.
26 Jan 2026
China trip will bring benefits to UK, Starmer insists, ahead of Xi meeting
The prime minister seeks to strengthen ties with China but faces fierce criticism from opponents at home.
28 Jan 2026
'Starmer triggers Labour civil war' and 'Republicans break ranks'
Labour's move to block Andy Burnham's return to parliament dominates Sunday's papers.
26 Jan 2026
China's Xi defends 'common prosperity' crackdowns
The Chinese leader made the comments during an address to the World Economic Forum’s annual meeting.
18 Jan 2022
Biden calls Xi a dictator a day after Beijing talks
The US leader makes the remark just after talks aimed at easing tensions between the countries.
21 Jun 2023
How Xi Jinping made himself unchallengeable
The speed and scale of his power grab over a decade in power took many by surprise.
16 Oct 2022
China's Congress: Eye rolls and tame questions
Sycophantic questions and blocked posts are among the tools used to manage this political event.
13 Mar 2018
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