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David O'Rear's East Asia Politics & Economics Blog

15.07.2025

Whither Xi Jinping? – David O'Rear's East Asia Politics & Economics Blog

Divergent Implications for Xi’s Power From New Party RegulationsBy: Peter Mattis, Arran Hope, Matthew Johnson, Peace Ajirotutu, China Brief Volume: 25 Issue: 13Executive Summary: Speculation is growing about a power struggle at the top of the Party. An announcement of new regulations for influential decision-making and coordinating bodies is a clear sign of change in…

David O'Rear's East Asia Politics & Economics Blog

29.07.2025

Income and Outgo – David O'Rear's East Asia Politics & Economics Blog

In the 1950s, American households contributed 50.8% of federal tax revenue, corporations 31.9%, and various other sources (production taxes, excise taxes, customs duties, etc) the remaining 17.3%. By the 1980s, personal taxes were 75.0%, but corporate taxes had fallen to just 14.5%, about where they are in this century. But personal taxes are now 78.9%,…

David O'Rear's East Asia Politics & Economics Blog

01.08.2025

The US Q-2 2025 Economy – David O'Rear's East Asia Politics & Economics Blog

Real economic growth rose 3% in the second quarter of the year, as compared to the first three months and on an annualized basis. Year-on-year, the increase matched Q-1’s +2.0% pace. Private consumption slipped three tenths year-on-year, rising 2.4%. Capital investment fell by 0.1%, after rising 6.3% in January-March. The big correction was investment in…

David O'Rear's East Asia Politics & Economics Blog

08.08.2025

Beijingologists Divided – David O'Rear's East Asia Politics & Economics Blog

Some recent articles on the study of Chinese elite politics. Has Xi Jinping lost power?ThinkChina.sg Aug 6, 2026 [[https://www.thinkchina.sg/politics/has-xi-jinping-lost-power?ref=top-hero]]Recent CCP “reforms” or regulatory adjustments do not signal a weakening of Chinese leader Xi Jinping’s authority, but rather a strategic move to institutionalise power and ensure smoother governance beyond his tenure. In fact, these moves underscore…

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