Dark clouds hang over Tiananmen Square in Beijing. (Lintao Zhang/Getty Images)
[People News] On May 14, 2025, multiple internal sources leaked information revealing that the Chinese Communist Party held an unprecedented expanded meeting of the Central Political Bureau in Beijing.
What does 'expanded' mean? It signifies that not only the members of the Political Bureau were present, but also elders, former military leaders, past standing committee members, and veteran officials attended, creating a scene reminiscent of an emergency court meeting at the end of a dynasty to depose a crown prince.
Reportedly, the sole focus of this meeting was: 'Should Xi Jinping step down?' Yes, you heard that right. This man, who recently declared his grand ambitions to lead until 2035 during his third term, may now be facing a partial or even total retreat.
During the meeting, Hu Jintao made a rare appearance, stating that over the past decade, only the Youth League faction has remained loyal to Comrade Deng Xiaoping's reform and opening-up policy. It is rumoured that a preliminary consensus was reached: this year's Fourth Plenary Session will be transformed into a personnel meeting. In addition to confirming that the Youth League faction will make up one-third of the next Central Committee members, discussions will also take place regarding the restructuring of the seven-member Standing Committee, with Xi's power being clearly defined.
Simultaneously, several core Political Bureau members, including Zhang Youxia, He Lifeng, Wang Yi, Ma Xingrui, and Yin Li, collectively distanced themselves from Xi. From the military to foreign affairs, and from the economy to the Xinjiang system, a non-violent yet highly organised 'de-Xi' movement has emerged. Some even suggest that this is gentler than a coup by a crown prince, but its impact is significant.
So why now?
Since Trump's return to the White House, he has effectively shut down the Chinese Communist Party's (CCP) external avenues — money cannot flow out, technology cannot be acquired, and allies have turned against them; even Syria has shifted its allegiance towards the United States. Those within the CCP have finally come to understand that if Xi continues down this path, it could lead not only to the loss of the regime but also to a retirement that might require a stay in 'Tsinghua Pool'.
As Xi Jinping's diplomatic rhetoric becomes increasingly irrelevant on the global stage, as Huawei's AI chips face worldwide bans, and as the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs is left speechless by the image of the Syrian president with Trump, the internal dynamics of the CCP have already recognized that this chief accelerator has become the greatest political risk.
This situation is not a tragic end for a hero, but rather a classic example of scapegoating within a dictatorial regime.
When the system needs to pivot, the first step is to 'remove a person'. This reckoning in Beijing serves as an internal rehearsal for the CCP's strategy of 'protecting the party but not the individual'.
Trump's return to the White House undoubtedly signals the beginning of this unfolding drama.
From reclaiming the Panama Canal to conducting airstrikes against Houthi forces, from facilitating peace talks between Russia and Ukraine to engaging in a global tariff war, and from the recent successful Middle Eastern visit and 'recruiting' Syria to the recent displays of 'submission' by Iran and the Taliban towards the United States, each action is like a scalpel — precise and decisive, severing every connection the CCP has in significant global geopolitics.
Trump has not initiated a war or made grand proclamations, yet the world has understood — a truly powerful America has returned, not to perform, but to 'take control'.
The CCP has shifted from being a confident voice on the international stage to an awkward and silent observer in the corner. Beijing is currently facing the consequences of this awkwardness.
Recently, the prosecution in the Middle East marks not an end, but rather a beginning.
Looking ahead, we can expect more strategic developments in the Asia-Pacific region, increased technological blockades, and the expansion of value alliances across the globe. From Southeast Asia and North America to Europe, the Middle East, and Washington, the world has entered a new diplomatic phase known as the 'post-CCP era.'
As for the future of the Chinese people, they will ultimately discover their true path amid this significant transformation.
The sound of history turning a page often resonates on a quiet night, and this time, it emanates from the historic transition taking place in the White House.
The Iron Curtain is gradually descending.
(Source: Jiang Feng Time)
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