China’s Xi expands powers, promotes allies
2 years, 2 months ago

China’s Xi expands powers, promotes allies

Associated Press  

BEIJING — President Xi Jinping, China’s most powerful leader in decades, increased his dominance Sunday when he was named to another term as head of the ruling Communist Party in a break with tradition and promoted allies who support his vision of tighter control over society and the struggling economy. “There is no counterweight or checks and balances in the system at all.” On Saturday, Xi’s predecessor, 79-year-old Hu Jintao, abruptly left a meeting of the party Central Committee with an aide holding his arm. Other new Standing Committee members include Cai Qi, the Beijing party secretary, and Ding Xuexiang, a career party functionary who is regarded as Xi’s “alter ego” or chief of staff. “This means, for private business, they will be on an even shorter leash, with party committees everywhere.” Under a revived 1950s propaganda slogan, “common prosperity,” Xi is pressing entrepreneurs to help narrow China’s wealth gap by raising wages and paying for rural job creation and other initiatives. Xi’s priorities of security and self-sufficiency will “drag on China’s productivity growth,” said Julian Evans-Pritchard, Sheana Yue and Mark Williams of Capital Economics in a report.

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Xi calls on advisers to pool wisdom
3 months ago

Xi calls on advisers to pool wisdom

China Daily  

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Xi stresses winning tough, protracted battle against corruption
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Xi stresses winning tough, protracted battle against corruption

China Daily  

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Xi Jinping's new, 37-member cabinet has been stacked with loyalists. Here's why that's a problem
1 year, 9 months ago

Xi Jinping's new, 37-member cabinet has been stacked with loyalists. Here's why that's a problem

ABC  

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China’s NPC: Who are the top men tapped to support Xi Jinping?
1 year, 9 months ago

China’s NPC: Who are the top men tapped to support Xi Jinping?

Al Jazeera  

China’s National People’s Congress wrapped up on Monday after announcing a host of top officials that will assist Xi. While many of the top posts have traditionally been handed out with an eye on keeping China’s different political factions happy, Xi, who was reelected on Friday by a unanimous vote of China’s rubber-stamp parliament, has sidelined rival groupings such as …

US-sanctioned general is China’s new defence minister, Xi Jinping’s loyal aide named vice-premier
1 year, 9 months ago

US-sanctioned general is China’s new defence minister, Xi Jinping’s loyal aide named vice-premier

Hindustan Times  

Beijing: China on Sunday named General Li Shangfu who was sanctioned in 2018 by Washington for violating US sanctions against Russia as the country’s new defence minister Zhang Youxia, newly-elected vice-chairman of the Central Military Commission of China, swears an oath with Cmc members He Weidong and Li Shangfu after they were elected during the fourth plenary session of the …

Xi loyalist Li Qiang picked as premier
1 year, 9 months ago

Xi loyalist Li Qiang picked as premier

Hindustan Times  

Li Qiang, the former Communist Party chief of Shanghai, took oath as China’s premier on Saturday, and now faces the tough task of reviving the world’s second largest economy battered by three years of Covid controls and global uncertainties. HT Image Li, 63, is considered a close confidant of Chinese leader Xi Jinping, who on Friday secured an unprecedented third …

Li Qiang, close Xi ally, is China’s next Premier
1 year, 9 months ago

Li Qiang, close Xi ally, is China’s next Premier

The Hindu  

Li Qiang, a long-time close ally of President Xi Jinping, was on Saturday appointed the next Premier of China, and given the task of running the economy for the next five years. The National People’s Congress, the ceremonial legislature that on Friday endorsed Mr. Xi for a precedent-defying third term, on Saturday confirmed Mr. Li’s appointment. The session on Saturday …

Xi Jinping begins third five-year term in firmer control
1 year, 9 months ago

Xi Jinping begins third five-year term in firmer control

The Hindu  

Chinese leader Xi Jinping was on March 10, 2023 formally reappointed as President for a third five-year term. While Mr. Xi’s selection was a foregone conclusion – he was already appointed General Secretary of the ruling Communist Party in October 2022 for a third term – this week’s NPC session has underlined the extent of his unchallenged control and the …

Xi Jinping unanimously elected Chinese President, Central Military Commission chairman
1 year, 9 months ago

Xi Jinping unanimously elected Chinese President, Central Military Commission chairman

India TV News  

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China’s other top leaders bring loyalty to Xi, experience
1 year, 9 months ago

China’s other top leaders bring loyalty to Xi, experience

Associated Press  

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Will China’s next premier be a moderating influence on Xi?
1 year, 9 months ago

Will China’s next premier be a moderating influence on Xi?

Associated Press  

HONG KONG — The pro-business track record of the man poised to become China’s top economic official will make his term a test of whether he might moderate President Xi Jinping ’s tendency to intervene. Xi, who has bolstered the state sector, has said that he wants the ruling party to return to its “original mission” as China’s economic, social …

China's other top leaders bring loyalty to Xi, experience
1 year, 9 months ago

China's other top leaders bring loyalty to Xi, experience

The Independent  

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Communist Party congress in China leaves Xi Jinping in complete command
2 years, 1 month ago

Communist Party congress in China leaves Xi Jinping in complete command

The Hindu  

Published : Oct 29, 2022 13:24 IST A picture is worth a thousand words. Cai Qi, 67, the Beijing party chief who has joined the PSC now, served as director of Xi’s office when he was the provincial secretary in Fujian, while Ding Xuexiang, 60, the youngest member of the new PSC, was an important aide of Xi when he …

A look at the 7 men slated to lead China’s Communist Party
2 years, 2 months ago

A look at the 7 men slated to lead China’s Communist Party

Associated Press  

BEIJING — The following is a look at the seven men making up the Communist Party of China’s all-powerful Politburo Standing Committee for the next five years. SHANGHAI CHIEF LI QIANG Li Qiang has been party secretary of Shanghai, China’s largest city and financial hub, since 2017 and was parachuted into the Politburo Standing Committee, possibly as a future premier. …

A look at the seven men making up Communist Party of China's all-powerful Politburo Standing Committee
2 years, 2 months ago

A look at the seven men making up Communist Party of China's all-powerful Politburo Standing Committee

Firstpost  

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Who's on the Chinese Communist Party's new Politburo Standing Committee?
2 years, 2 months ago

Who's on the Chinese Communist Party's new Politburo Standing Committee?

The Hindu  

The Chinese Communist Party on Sunday unveiled its new seven-member Politburo Standing Committee headed by leader Xi Jinping, representing the apex of political power in China. Li Qiang The former Shanghai party chief and Xi confidant was promoted to number two in the party hierarchy, making him likely to be named premier at next March's legislative sessions. The pair became …

China unveils new leadership, dominated by key Xi Jinping allies
2 years, 2 months ago

China unveils new leadership, dominated by key Xi Jinping allies

The Hindu  

Chinese leader Xi Jinping began his unprecedented third five-year term on October 23, 2022 in even firmer control of the ruling Communist Party after filling the newly announced Politburo Standing Committee with all of his allies. Mr. Xi introduced the new leadership to the media on October 23, 2022, in order of rank as Li Qiang, the former party chief …

China reaffirms Xi’s dominance, removes No. 2 Li Keqiang
2 years, 2 months ago

China reaffirms Xi’s dominance, removes No. 2 Li Keqiang

Associated Press  

BEIJING — China’s ruling Communist Party reaffirmed President Xi Jinping’s continued dominance in running the nation Saturday, one day ahead of giving him a widely expected third five-year term as leader. “The congress calls on all party members to acquire a deep understanding of the decisive significance of establishing comrade Xi Jinping’s core position on the party Central Committee and …

China’s Xi secures third term, stacks leadership team with allies
2 years, 2 months ago

China’s Xi secures third term, stacks leadership team with allies

Al Jazeera  

Chinese Communist Party elects Xi Jinping as its general secretary for a precedent-breaking third term, introduces a Politburo Standing Committee stacked with loyalists. China’s President Xi Jinping has secured a historic third term as the Communist Party’s leader, cementing his place as the nation’s most influential ruler since Mao Zedong. The CCP also named a seven-member Politburo Standing Committee led …

China's President Xi Jinping re-elected for 3rd term as General Secretary of Communist Party
2 years, 2 months ago

China's President Xi Jinping re-elected for 3rd term as General Secretary of Communist Party

India Today  

China's President Xi Jinping was re-elected as the General Secretary of the Communist Party for a record third five-year term on Sunday. China's Communist Party Congress concluded on Saturday with Xi Jinping cementing his iron grip over the party. He was elected to the powerful Central Committee a day earlier by a once-in-a-five-year Congress despite crossing the official retirement age …

CPC Congress in China: Xi Jinping tightens grip on power after easing out PM Li Keqiang
2 years, 2 months ago

CPC Congress in China: Xi Jinping tightens grip on power after easing out PM Li Keqiang

Hindustan Times  

BEIJING: Xi Jinping is all set to begin a custom-breaking third term as China’s leader on Sunday as he further strengthened his grip over the Communist Party of China on Saturday through new amendments to the party charter and easing out top leaders including Premier Li Keqiang to make space for allies in the top leadership hierarchy. President Xi Jinping …

Rivals forced out as Xi Jinping embarks on third term as China’s leader
2 years, 2 months ago

Rivals forced out as Xi Jinping embarks on third term as China’s leader

The Hindu  

China’s ruling Communist Party on Saturday closed its once-in-five-year congress confirming leader Xi Jinping’s precedent-defying third term, and paving the way for his domination of Chinese politics for the next five years. The CPC congress, a usually tightly choreographed affair, concluded on Saturday with two surprises, both of which, in different ways, underlined Mr. Xi’s unchallenged position at the top …

China Communist Party Congress ends with Xi set for third term, new central committee excludes Li Keqiang and Wang Yang
2 years, 2 months ago

China Communist Party Congress ends with Xi set for third term, new central committee excludes Li Keqiang and Wang Yang

Firstpost  

In a viral video, it was The China Communist Party Congress concluded on Saturday, with President Xi Jinping set to be elected for an unprecedented third term. Drama in China as former president Hu Jintao is escorted out of the closing ceremony pic.twitter.com/AzsqUJWuFx — Dan Banik October 22, 2022 Xi Jinping began his unprecedented third term by retiring veteran heavyweights …

China's new Central Committee excludes Li Keqiang, Wang Yang
2 years, 2 months ago

China's new Central Committee excludes Li Keqiang, Wang Yang

The Hindu  

The Chinese Communist Party elected a new Central Committee on October 22, 2022 that does not include Premier Li Keqiang or Wang Yang, a sign that analysts have said means the next Politburo Standing Committee is likely to be stacked with Xi Jinping loyalists. The new Central Committee on October 23, 2022 will choose the elite Politburo Standing Committee, with …

Xi Jinping named to third term as China’s leader, cementing his dominance
2 years, 2 months ago

Xi Jinping named to third term as China’s leader, cementing his dominance

LA Times  

Chinese President Xi Jinping at an event in Beijing’s Great Hall of the People on Sunday. Xi and other Standing Committee members appeared for the first time as a group before reporters Sunday in the Great Hall of the People, the seat of China’s ceremonial legislature in central Beijing. Other new Standing Committee members include Cai Qi, the Beijing party …

China’s Communist Party endorses Xi Xinping’s ‘core’ leadership
2 years, 2 months ago

China’s Communist Party endorses Xi Xinping’s ‘core’ leadership

Al Jazeera  

President Xi Jinping is now all but certain to be unveiled as general secretary for an unprecedented third term. China’s Communist Party on Saturday endorsed Xi Jinping’s “core position” in the country’s leadership, all but assuring he will be handed an unprecedented third term in power. At the end of the week-long gathering in Beijing, China’s ruling party approved a …

China party congress offers look at future leaders
2 years, 2 months ago

China party congress offers look at future leaders

Associated Press  

BEIJING — While Xi Jinping is primed to receive a third term as head of China’s ruling Communist Party on Sunday, it is unknown who will join him for the next five years on the party’s leading bodies, the Central Committee and the Politburo. Leading contenders include both current members and newcomers: ___ PREMIER LI KEQIANG One major question is …

Xi vows to strengthen China’s military as Party Congress begins
2 years, 2 months ago

Xi vows to strengthen China’s military as Party Congress begins

Al Jazeera  

The Chinese president defends ‘zero-COVID’, lauds the end of ‘chaos’ in Hong Kong and refuses to rule out force to take Taiwan. China’s Communist Party has kicked off its twice-in-a-decade Congress, with President Xi Jinping calling for faster military growth, defending Beijing’s “zero-COVID” approach, and refusing to rule out the use of force to take Taiwan. He called for accelerating …

China’s Xi gets chance to tighten hold on economy at meeting
2 years, 2 months ago

China’s Xi gets chance to tighten hold on economy at meeting

Associated Press  

BEIJING — President Xi Jinping, China’s most influential figure in decades, gets a chance to install more allies who share his vision of an even more dominant role in the economy for the ruling Communist Party and tighter control over entrepreneurs at a party meeting that starts this weekend. Xi has called for a “great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation” …

Troubles mount in China ahead of Xi’s bid to stay in power
2 years, 7 months ago

Troubles mount in China ahead of Xi’s bid to stay in power

LA Times  

When Xi Jinping strode into the Bird’s Nest Olympic stadium in the winter, waving and bundled in a black jacket and mask, hundreds of Chinese spectators and performers cheered in what was meant to be the start of a victorious year for their nation’s president. In a video address on New Year’s Eve, Xi touted the country’s successes, including combating …

China: Communist Party passes resolution on history to elevate Xi
3 years, 1 month ago

China: Communist Party passes resolution on history to elevate Xi

Al Jazeera  

Communist party leaders wrap up key meeting in Beijing seen as cementing President Xi Jinping’s hold on power. China’s ruling Communist Party has approved a resolution on its history and achievements, the official Xinhua news agency said, a measure seen as further consolidating the authority of President Xi Jinping. The “historical resolution” came on Thursday at the culmination of the …

China's Communist Party to meet next week, further cement Xi's grip on power
3 years, 1 month ago

China's Communist Party to meet next week, further cement Xi's grip on power

Hindustan Times  

Chinese President Xi Jinping, the uncontested leader of the world's most populous nation, heads a pivotal plenary of the ruling party's top figures next week that will set the tone for his bid for a long-term rule. China's President Xi Jinping From Monday to Thursday, some 400 members of the Communist Party's all-powerful Central Committee gather in Beijing behind closed …

Xi Jinping set out to save the Communist Party. But critics say he made himself its biggest threat
3 years, 5 months ago

Xi Jinping set out to save the Communist Party. But critics say he made himself its biggest threat

CNN  

Hong Kong CNN — In January 2013, months after taking the helm of China’s ruling party, Xi Jinping gathered the country’s top politicians and asked them why the Communist Party of the Soviet Union had collapsed. Cai Xia, a former professor at the top training school for CCP officials, who now lives abroad and is a staunch party critic, said …

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