CCP Senior Officials Hold Secret Meeting in Luoyang, Xi Jinping Proposes Wang Yang as Successor

Composite image: Hu Chunhua and Wang Yang are rumored to become successors.

[People News]  According to internal sources from the CCP, representatives from various factions recently held a secret meeting with party leader Xi Jinping in Luoyang, Henan. During this meeting, suggestions were made for Xi to proactively step down, indicating that a potential political transition is being pushed by senior officials within the CCP.

While there are speculations that this could be a 'palace coup', insiders have indicated that the conversation was more akin to a transactional compromise, with all parties seeking a peaceful path for transition rather than a harsh reckoning.

Xi Jinping Outlines Conditions for Stepping Down

During the discussions, Xi Jinping made it clear that he would accept a change in leadership, but only if the successor was someone he personally approved. He firmly opposed Hu Chunhua taking over, even rejecting him as a transitional candidate.

Additionally, Xi Jinping laid out a series of security guarantees concerning himself and his family, which included ensuring the safety of his family members, particularly his sister, brothers, and daughter; and that there would be no retaliatory actions against the memorial facilities of his father, Xi Zhongxun.

It was revealed that Hu Jintao, representing the elder faction of the CCP, made a clear commitment: Xi Jinping's family would not face any harm, the cemetery and memorial buildings of Xi Zhongxun would be preserved intact, and there would be no political reckoning against officials from his faction, only adjustments to their positions.

Successor Candidate: 'Wang Yang' Emerges as Front-Runner

In this meeting, Xi Jinping explicitly stated that only Wang Yang could be considered an acceptable successor. He rejected Hu Chunhua outright but expressed approval for the moderate Wang Yang, who has long advocated for reform.

However, whether Wang Yang is willing to take on the role remains a significant uncertainty.

Reports indicate that Wang Yang has largely withdrawn from the political scene, spending many years caring for his mother. He understands that assuming power would mean confronting a China with an empty treasury and a multitude of economic issues, rather than enjoying power and glory.

Despite this, sources suggest that elder statesmen have dispatched representatives to Anhui to persuade Wang Yang to return to politics, assuring him that the pressure would be alleviated through collective decision-making and shared governance.

The Political Narrative has Quietly Begun to Unfold

This potential power transition is currently moving into its initial phase. Insiders characterize it as a "soft power transfer," which is subtle yet methodical, with the necessary coordination and compromises likely exceeding what outsiders might imagine.

Future developments will need to be monitored, but it is clear that the internal power dynamics at the highest levels of the Communist Party have shifted from confrontation to negotiation and reconstruction. 

Source: Jiang Feng Times