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Xiaobo Lü | 吕晓波 @xiaobolu.bsky.social · 2d

Join us this Friday (10/17) to understand how Chinese citizens instigate mass petition campaigns and the responses from local governments👇👇

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Fall, 2025 October 17 (Friday), 2025, 10-11AM (PST) / 12-1PM (CST) / 1-2PM (EST) “Rethinking Collective Action: Cohesive Networks of Public Complaints in Authoritarian China” Valerie Li…

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Xiaobo Lü | 吕晓波 @xiaobolu.bsky.social · 25d

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Xiaobo Lü | 吕晓波 @xiaobolu.bsky.social · 25d

CPRP is delighted to welcome our first presentation in Fall 2025. Ye Zhang (MIT) will present her paper entitled "Political Control in the Workplace: How Autocrats Use Firms to Discipline Citizens" on Sep. 26 at 10-11AM (PST) 12-1PM(CST)/ 1-2PM(EST).
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Presentations Schedule

Fall, 2025 September 26 (Friday), 2025 10-11AM (PST) / 12-1PM (CST) / 1-2PM (EST) “Political Control in the Workplace: How Autocrats Use Firms to Discipline Citizens” Ye Zhang (Massachu…

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Xiaobo Lü | 吕晓波 @xiaobolu.bsky.social · Sep 11

I will be engaging a conversation with @daliyang.bsky.social, @vicshih.bsky.social, @tompepinsky.com and Martin Dimitrov on my new book at the #APSA2025 Author Meets Critics panel on 9/14, 10:00 to 11:30am PDT. Come join us if you are still around.

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Domination and Mobilization

Cambridge Core - Asian Studies - Domination and Mobilization

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Xiaobo Lü | 吕晓波 @xiaobolu.bsky.social · Aug 22

This book is the result of years of research in party and government archives across China and Taiwan. I’m deeply grateful to a very long list of scholars and institutions across mainland China, Taiwan, and the United States whose support made it possible.

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Xiaobo Lü | 吕晓波 @xiaobolu.bsky.social · Aug 22

Domination and Mobilization is for scholars, students, and curious readers alike—anyone wanting to understand how the Communist revolution shaped party development in China and Taiwan. It also generates important implications for scholars interested in rebel organizations.

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Xiaobo Lü | 吕晓波 @xiaobolu.bsky.social · Aug 22

Drawing on rich CCP & KMT archives—including rarely used in party and government archives and county gazetteers —the book challenges prevailing wisdom on authoritarian politics and Chinese history.

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Xiaobo Lü | 吕晓波 @xiaobolu.bsky.social · Aug 22

Argument -3: The CCP’s victory wasn’t “destined.” Contingent events reshaped elite coalitions and shifted the balance of mobilization capacity—altering both parties’ fortunes.

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Xiaobo Lü | 吕晓波 @xiaobolu.bsky.social · Aug 22

Argument -2: And to mobilize effectively, a dominant leader had to emerge inside the party. Leadership mattered more than power-sharing among elites.

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Xiaobo Lü | 吕晓波 @xiaobolu.bsky.social · Aug 22

Argument -1: Mobilization wasn’t just about rallying loyal fighters. Mobilizing financial resources was equally important to sustaining a long, violent struggle.

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Xiaobo Lü | 吕晓波 @xiaobolu.bsky.social · Aug 22

The CCP’s triumph over the KMT shocked the world—even the Soviets bet on the KMT with more aid. My book, Domination and Mobilization, asks: how did the CCP survive and prevail?

Domination and Mobilization offers three fresh arguments that explain the reversal of the century. 👇

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Xiaobo Lü | 吕晓波 @xiaobolu.bsky.social · Apr 23

We invite you to submit presentations for Fall 2025. We welcome working papers by scholars at various career stages, using any method, in the fields of comparative politics and international relations. Please fill out the form below by May 15:

Chinese Politics Research in Progress Call for Paper (Fall 2025)

Timing: Fridays on 1-2PM (EST) / 12-1 PM (CST) / 10-11AM (PST) in Fall, 2025 Venue: Zoom Contact us at [email protected]

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Xiaobo Lü | 吕晓波 @xiaobolu.bsky.social · Apr 15

Our final CPRP presentation by Clair Yang at Univ. of Washington THIS Friday (Apr. 18)! She is presenting an interesting model of institutionalized autocracy! Sean Gailmard and Victor Shih are our discussants. See below for details: chinesepoliticsresearchinprogress.com/schedule/

Presentations Schedule

Spring, 2025 April 18 (Friday), 2025, 1-2PM (EST) / 12-1 PM (CST) / 10-11AM (PST) “Institutionalized Autocracies: Social Structure andPolitical Dynamics in the Long Run” …

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Xiaobo Lü | 吕晓波 @xiaobolu.bsky.social · Feb 20

This Friday!!👇👇

Xiaobo Lü | 吕晓波 @xiaobolu.bsky.social · Feb 14

Can authoritarian leaders mitigate data manipulation by their subnational governments? Join us next Friday (Feb. 21) to find out the answer in a new paper by Handi Li, Shengqiao Lin, and Minh D. Trinh. See below for paper abstract and Zoom info.
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Presentations Schedule

Spring, 2025 February 21 (Friday), 2025, 1-2PM (EST) / 12-1 PM (CST) / 10-11AM (PST) “Escaping the Manipulation Trap: Countering Local Data Manipulation by Disclosure” Ha…

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Xiaobo Lü | 吕晓波 @xiaobolu.bsky.social · Feb 14

Can authoritarian leaders mitigate data manipulation by their subnational governments? Join us next Friday (Feb. 21) to find out the answer in a new paper by Handi Li, Shengqiao Lin, and Minh D. Trinh. See below for paper abstract and Zoom info.
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Presentations Schedule

Spring, 2025 February 21 (Friday), 2025, 1-2PM (EST) / 12-1 PM (CST) / 10-11AM (PST) “Escaping the Manipulation Trap: Countering Local Data Manipulation by Disclosure” Ha…

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Xiaobo Lü | 吕晓波 @xiaobolu.bsky.social · Feb 3

Join us for our next session by Chen Wang (Idaho) who will present “Wait for the Right Time: Leader’s Type, Tenure and International Cooperation.” Tyler Jost (Brown) and Jessica Weeks (Wisconsin) will serve discussants. Paper and Zoom link here: chinesepoliticsresearchinprogress.com/schedule/

Presentations Schedule

Spring, 2025 February 7 (Friday), 2025, 1-2PM (EST) / 12-1 PM (CST) / 10-11AM (PST) “Wait for the Right Time? Leader’s Type, Tenure, and International Cooperation” Chen W…

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Xiaobo Lü | 吕晓波 @xiaobolu.bsky.social · Jan 31

This Friday👇👇

Xiaobo Lü | 吕晓波 @xiaobolu.bsky.social · Jan 25

Come join us for an exciting CPRP presentation next Friday (Jan. 31) by Ning Leng, David Bulman, and Kerry Ratigan on “How Perceptions of Democratic Backsliding Shape Preferences for Cooperation with China” discussed by Dan Mattingly & Scott Kastner.

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Presentations Schedule

Spring, 2025 January 31 (Friday), 2025, 1-2PM (EST) / 12-1 PM (CST) / 10-11AM (PST) “How Perceptions of Democratic Backsliding Shape Preferences for Cooperation with China&#822…

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Xiaobo Lü | 吕晓波 @xiaobolu.bsky.social · Jan 25

Come join us for an exciting CPRP presentation next Friday (Jan. 31) by Ning Leng, David Bulman, and Kerry Ratigan on “How Perceptions of Democratic Backsliding Shape Preferences for Cooperation with China” discussed by Dan Mattingly & Scott Kastner.

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Presentations Schedule

Spring, 2025 January 31 (Friday), 2025, 1-2PM (EST) / 12-1 PM (CST) / 10-11AM (PST) “How Perceptions of Democratic Backsliding Shape Preferences for Cooperation with China&#822…

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Xiaobo Lü | 吕晓波 @xiaobolu.bsky.social · Dec 5

Tomorrow!!!👇👇👇

Xiaobo Lü | 吕晓波 @xiaobolu.bsky.social · Dec 2

Come join CPRP presentation on Dec. 6. Clara Suong, Scott Desposato, and Erik Gartzke will present "Weather Hawks and Doves: Rethinking Issue Salience in Territorial Conflicts." Dimitar Gueorguiev & Michael Goldfien are our discussants.

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Presentations Schedule

Fall, 2024 December 6 (Friday), 2024, 1-2PM (EST) / 12-1 PM (CST) / 10-11AM (PST) Fair-Weather Hawks and Doves: Rethinking Issue Salience in Territorial Conflicts Clara H. Suong (Vir…

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Xiaobo Lü | 吕晓波 @xiaobolu.bsky.social · Dec 2

Come join CPRP presentation on Dec. 6. Clara Suong, Scott Desposato, and Erik Gartzke will present "Weather Hawks and Doves: Rethinking Issue Salience in Territorial Conflicts." Dimitar Gueorguiev & Michael Goldfien are our discussants.

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Presentations Schedule

Fall, 2024 December 6 (Friday), 2024, 1-2PM (EST) / 12-1 PM (CST) / 10-11AM (PST) Fair-Weather Hawks and Doves: Rethinking Issue Salience in Territorial Conflicts Clara H. Suong (Vir…

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Xiaobo Lü | 吕晓波 @xiaobolu.bsky.social · Nov 21

Tomorrow 👇👇👇

Xiaobo Lü | 吕晓波 @xiaobolu.bsky.social · Nov 19

Please join us this Friday (Nov 22) for a presentation by Geoff Hoffman (UCSD) on "The Growth and Influence of Party Organizations in Chinese Internet Firms," followed by comments from Holger Kern (FSU) and @MegRithmire. Paper and Zoom link here:

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Presentations Schedule

Fall, 2024 November 22 (Friday), 2024, 1-2PM (EST) / 12-1 PM (CST) / 10-11AM (PST) The Growth and Influence of Party Organizations in Chinese Internet Firms Geoffrey Hoffman (UCSD) A…

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Xiaobo Lü | 吕晓波 @xiaobolu.bsky.social · Nov 21

Thanks!

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Xiaobo Lü | 吕晓波 @xiaobolu.bsky.social · Nov 21

Love to be part of this pack. Thanks for creating it.

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Xiaobo Lü | 吕晓波 @xiaobolu.bsky.social · Nov 19

Please join us this Friday (Nov 22) for a presentation by Geoff Hoffman (UCSD) on "The Growth and Influence of Party Organizations in Chinese Internet Firms," followed by comments from Holger Kern (FSU) and @MegRithmire. Paper and Zoom link here:

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Presentations Schedule

Fall, 2024 November 22 (Friday), 2024, 1-2PM (EST) / 12-1 PM (CST) / 10-11AM (PST) The Growth and Influence of Party Organizations in Chinese Internet Firms Geoffrey Hoffman (UCSD) A…

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Xiaobo Lü | 吕晓波 @xiaobolu.bsky.social · Nov 19

Huge congratulations and a well-deserved award, Didac!

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