The political scene.

The article focuses on key issues in the politics and government of China as of September 2009. It states that the violent protests in June led to the dismissal of the Communist Party secretary for the city of Shishou in Hubei province. It notes that the attempt of officials from the Chinese embassy to prevent Rebiya Kadeer, the leader of a group that champions Uighur rights, from visiting the country led to race riots in July.