ABSTRACT
This chapter presents the analytical models that have been successful in explaining the downward political mobility in general of Chinese regional leaders in post-Deng Chinese politics. It is clearer that the center downgrades or removes its regional leaders with fairly reasonable charges and accusations. Most regional leaders were removed in the name of justice and the rule of law. In studying Chinese politics in the post-Deng era, and taking dismissals as results that are contrary to the motives of most Chinese regional leaders, the current analysis assumes that any regional leader in China who encounters unexpected demotion or dismissal ordered by the center must be given a reasonable explanation. This logic applies both to the leader himself and the public who once regarded him as their legitimate authority. Many demoted or dismissed regional leaders in recent decades were corrupt, accepting huge bribes.
