There are reports in the Chinese exile community that President Si is under pressure. A video of a blogger talking about a coup appeared on China’s social networks and was quickly censored.
“I received word from inside the party that they had ousted Siho. The party is dissatisfied with its domestic and foreign policies, so people from higher economic circles and senior positions in the military are rioting, “says a Canadian-Chinese blogger, nicknamed Lao Deng, in the video.
Some analysts also agree that Si has problems. He promised stability before the congress, which is due to enter his third term, but the opposite is happening. The population’s protests against the strict quarantines, which are supposed to ensure the policy of the so-called “zero covid” and stop the spread of the covid-19 disease, are increasing.
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Economic growth is slowing
“Jinping is at the forefront of the rapidly slowing economic growth in China, which is largely, but not exclusively, driven by policies of its own choosing,” explains Kevin Rudd, president of the Asia Institute Policy Institute in Australia.
Rudd sees the reason in both the strict anti-epidemic measures and the raids on major companies, but also in Xi Jinping’s good relations with Vladimir Putin.
“Among the political elites in China, this raises doubts about the correctness of his judgment on economic policy,” he explains.
Prime Minister Li is strengthening
Economic oversteps open the way to the division of power. Prime Minister Li, whom he has left behind, is returning to the Chinese political scene. He advocates for the Chinese economy and is visible in the public sphere and the media. It is also speculated that he may resign at the convention due to health reasons.
However, as the foreign correspondent of the Czech Television, Barbora Šámalová, points out, this is still pure speculation, in which the wishes of some people are reflected. “She still has great power. He controls the state security and the army, “he warns.
Meanwhile, the state media is currently massaging the Chinese population with a series about Siho’s journey to the party’s 20th Congress, which may be the first after Mao to be awarded the title of leader.
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