China: Leadership jockeying ahead of the 18th Party Congress

As the 18th Party Congress of the Chinese Communist Party approaches, Joshua Rosenzweig ponders about who will become the next head of the Central Politico-Legal Commission (CPLC). Dubbed the  “security czar”, the position oversees all legal enforcement authorities and has heavy influence on the rule of law in China.

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