Two teacups and five more years of power for Xi

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Two tea cups for Xi Jinping (69). If you look closely at the Chinese parliamentary session, you will notice the peculiarity of the seat of the ruler. However, according to the BBC, Xi is not double-thirsty, but is demonstrating his power over the country. It should show: this is where the boss is.

And he will remain boss for the next five years. Xi Jinping’s unprecedented third term as China’s president was officially endorsed by the country’s political elite on Friday, consolidating his control and making him the longest-serving leader in communist China since its establishment in 1949.

Admittedly, the presidency in China is largely a ceremonial title. Real power lies in the positions of party chief and military chief – two important posts also held by Xi. Its de facto autocracy contrasts sharply with its promise to make China a “prosperous, strong, democratic, civilized, harmonious and great, modern, socialist country”.

The government blindly supports him – this is a mistake

The annual conference at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing runs through Monday and is currently hosting the biggest government reshuffle in a decade: Xi surrounds himself only with politicians who support him unconditionally.

The entire government is now dancing behind his nose, just as he had in mind. At a time when China is on the one hand breaking with the past in foreign policy and on the other hand heading for an economic abyss, it could lead to fatal mistakes if Xi is confirmed instead of restrained.

Because unlike his predecessors, Xi wants to return to a state economy. It is no wonder that the new economic leaders shine more with blind party membership than with economic experience. A group of respected business officials who previously held those posts should give way to a group of politicians known more for their close ties to Xi than their academic credentials or overseas involvement, CNN writes.

Xi Jinping cannot admit mistakes

It is therefore to be expected that China will largely turn its back on the West economically, partly in view of the high tensions with the US. This will not only be a problem for China, but for the whole world. Because both parties are economically far too dependent on each other. Supply chains would have to be completely rethought and new partners found, leading to inflation.

All governments make mistakes – including the Chinese, as the example of the Corona policy shows. To date, Xi has not admitted any mistakes in corona policies, instead lockdowns have been imposed time and time again. This did not stop the coronavirus and the country’s economy suffered greatly. The procedure was only reluctantly changed due to violent protests from the population. The government has yet to admit that it made a miscalculation.

One can only hope that the Chinese government learns from these mistakes. But there is no failure for the Chinese party state. History is revised until failure can be redefined as success.

Will there be an open conflict with Taiwan?

Another concern for Xi’s next term is open conflict with Taiwan and the US. The start of his new term also marks a break with the past in terms of foreign policy. China has shed sheep’s clothing – and is heading for direct conflict with the United States.

Observers fear an armed conflict in the South China Sea in the coming years. According to the CIA, Xi wants his People’s Liberation Army to be ready to invade Taiwan by 2027.

In a speech to the People’s Congress, Xi criticized Washington’s “confinement, encirclement and suppression of China”. China must “have the courage to fight as it faces profound and complex changes in both its domestic and international landscape.” A harbinger of things to come.

Source: Blick