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- The Current Political Situation in Major Chinese Provinces and Cities, Including Guangdong Province and Shanghai (October 2026)
- The Current Political Situation in Major U.S. States, Including California and Texas (October 2026)
- Current Political Situation in Major Countries in the Middle East and Africa (October 2026)
- Current Political Situation in Major Countries in North, Central, and South America (October 2026)
- Current Political Situation in Major European Countries (October 2026)
- Current Political Situation in Major Countries of East Asia, Southeast Asia, South Asia, and Oceania (October 2026)
- How Are China’s President and Premier Elected?: Election by the National People's Congress and Upcoming Schedule
- How Is Japan's Prime Minister Chosen? The Mechanism for Nominating the Prime Minister and the Future of the Administration