Government and country

Xi Jinping: President in 2012?

Xi Jinping's fortunes have changed. From being sent to be re-educated during the Cultural Revolution, he has become the frontrunner to replace Hu Jintao as China's president in 2012.

26th October 2007 - Geni Raitisoja - Government and country

China after the 17th National Congress of the Communist Party: a citizen's perspective

Radio86 asked overseas Chinese Zhao Yinong what he thought about the new makeup of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and about what issues he, as a Chinese citizen, wishes the new leadership to address during the upcoming five-year period.

24th October 2007 - Stina Björkell - Government and country

On the outside looking in: an overseas Chinese's view of the 17th National Congress

As an overseas Chinese who visits China 7 to 8 times a year, Zhao Yinong has a unique insight into both Chinese society and the way it is perceived in the West.

19th October 2007 - Geni Raitisoja - Government and country

Q&A: Foreign and domestic media at the 17th CPC National Congress

Radio86 interviewed CRI correspondent Wang Jing, who is currently following developments at the 17th CPC National Congress, about media presence at the meeting and about the burning issues being discussed at the most important political event to take place in China in five years.

18th October 2007 - Stina Björkell - Government and country

Government of the People's Republic of China

Information about China's executive organs.

18th July 2006 - Stina Björkell - Government and country

The Dynasties

Timeline of Chinese forms of rule from the first dynasty to the creation of the People's Republic of China.

14th July 2006 - Stina Björkell - Government and country

Country Profile

General information on China.

11th July 2006 - Stina Björkell - Government and country