Xi Jinping's two-week absence sparks speculation of power shift within CCP
9 months ago
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- #Power Dynamics
- #Leadership Speculation
- Speculation arose over President Xi Jinping's power after his two-week public absence in May-June 2024.
- Intelligence sources suggest a history of sidelining leaders in China, with signs like reduced references to 'Xi Jinping Thought' and reappearances of ousted party members.
- Xi's authority stems from his roles as General Secretary and CMC Chairman, but power may be shifting to General Zhang Youxia, supported by figures aligned with former President Hu Jintao.
- Hu Jintao was publicly escorted out of the 2022 Party Congress after being denied documents, highlighting internal tensions.
- Wang Yang is reportedly being groomed as a reform-oriented successor to Xi, having been a contender for Premier in 2022.