Communist Party of China

What Xi Jinping’s purge of China’s most senior general reveals

General Zhang Youxia, vice-chairman of China's Central Military Commission, has been placed under investigation.

To Lam cements his grip as Vietnam’s top leader with reappointment

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam To Lam leaves after attending a parade celebrating the 80th anniversary of independence in Hanoi, Vietnam, September 2, 2025. REUTERS/Athit Perawongmetha/Pool

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Jan 20, 2026

U.S. President Donald Trump looks on as he walks to board Marine One to depart for Joint Base Andrews, from the South Lawn at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., November 22, 2025. REUTERS/Aaron Schwartz

Vietnam leader To Lam seeks China-style powers at party conclave

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam To Lam attends a preparatory session for the party congress in Hanoi, Vietnam, on Jan 19, 2026.

Hong Kong court rejects bid to terminate trial against Tiananmen vigil group

Pro-democracy activist Chow Hang-tung after being detained in Hong Kong in Sept 2021.

Personnel changes to watch at key Chinese Communist Party meeting

A Chinese flag flutters above the national emblem on the Great Hall of the People before the opening session of the National People's Congress (NPC) in Beijing, China March 5, 2022. REUTERS/Carlos Garcia Rawlins

In China, a forbidden question looms: Who leads after Xi?

President Xi Jinping has led China for 13 years, amassing dominance to a degree unseen since Mao Zedong.

China expels two top military leaders from Communist Party in anti-corruption purge

He Weidong is one of the most senior military officials to be purged as part of an anti-corruption campaign.

Liu Haixing takes over Communist Party of China’s international department

The department manages the party’s ties with foreign political parties and serves as the main channel of contact with other Communist states.

Former China envoy to Singapore Sun Haiyan reappears after reported questioning

Ms Sun Haiyan (left) appeared at an event organised by the Indian embassy in Beijing on the evening of Aug 15.

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