Tag: Xi Jinping

Rare Protest Against Xi Appears in Beijing Days Before CCP’s Congress

A rare protest against Chinese leader Xi Jinping took place in Beijing on Oct. 13, widely-circulated images and photos show, just days ahead of the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) 20th National Congress. Two white banners bore slogans, including a call for Xi’s ouster and an end to the draconian “zero-COVID” policy, according to numerous images…


China Poised to Be More Belligerent and Dangerous Post CCP Congress: Author

As current leader of the Communist Party, Xi Jinping is expected to secure an unprecedented third term in power this month. If he succeeds, the United States will see a more belligerent and dangerous China, according to Bradley Thayer, the director of China policy at the Center for Security Policy and co-author of the book…


China Poised to Be More Belligerent and Dangerous Following CCP Congress: Author

As current leader of the Communist Party, Xi Jinping is expected to secure an unprecedented third term in power this month. If he succeeds, the United States will see a more belligerent and dangerous China, according to Bradley Thayer, the director of China policy at the Center for Security Policy and co-author of the book…


While America Sleeps, the Chinese Communist Party Walks Right In

While Chinese-made goods flood the U.S. market, Beijing has been busy buying America—including elected officials. Even at the local level, the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has compromised U.S. politicians as part of what it calls its subnational strategy to undermine U.S. interests. From Wall Street to Main Street, and from Washington, D.C., to Small Town,…


PLA’s New Leadership Appointments to Focus on the Taiwan Strait and Loyalty: Experts

In the 20th rubber-stamp legislature to be held in China on Oct. 16, the regime will recompose its military leadership to focus on regional military coercion in the Taiwan Strait and loyalty said China experts. Xi Jinping, the head of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), increased his control over the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) through…


Advanced Economies Have ‘No Confidence’ in China’s Xi Jinping: Global Survey

Public opinion of China has plummeted among the world’s most advanced economies under the reign of Chinese Communist Party (CCP) leader Xi Jinping. A new global survey by the Pew Research Center found that the opinions of large majorities in the world’s developed nations had turned “precipitously more negative” regarding China due to the leadership…


US Vice President Harris Condemns ‘Disturbing’ Chinese Actions

YOKOSUKA, Japan—U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris condemned on Wednesday “disturbing” actions by China in the Pacific while pledging to deepen “unofficial ties” with Taiwan, days after the U.S. administration pledged its forces would defend the island. Harris made her remarks on the deck on the USS Howard destroyer during a visit to the largest overseas…


China’s Xi Intensifies Anti-Corruption Purge Ahead of the Crucial 20th Party Congress

Commentary Xi Jinping’s anti-corruption campaign targeting the real estate and banking sectors could be compensation for his failure to make good on campaign promises. Nearly 5 million people—including Chinese Communist Party (CCP) officials, entrepreneurs, and ordinary citizens—have been caught in Xi’s anti-corruption probes. Xi rose to power through his anti-corruption campaign, which began in 2012….


CCP’s Official Diplomatic Statement Translation Can Be Misleading: Study

A new study shows that the official translation of communist China’s diplomatic statements may be sub-optimal and create misunderstandings, potentially leading to poor or even calamitous foreign policy responses. According to Corey Lee Bell, a project and research officer at the University of Technology Sydney’s Australia-China Relations Institute, The People’s Republic of China’s Ministry of…


Xi’s Absence From Public Eye Ahead of Third Term Bid Sets Rumors Flying

Just over a week ago, Chinese leader Xi Jinping embarked on a three-day trip to Central Asia to mark his sphere of influence. He has since been out of the public eye, skipping a high-level military meeting and the annual United Nations assembly. With China only weeks away from the 20th National Congress where Xi…