Is the Princeling Faction Taking Action Hu Deping, Liu Yuan, Deng Pufang, and Chen Yuan Are Calling for Xi to Step Down

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[People News]  Xi Jinping has been in power for thirteen years, and it can be said that both his domestic and foreign policies have reached a dead end. His serious illness and loss of authority have now become known internationally, raising alarms in both the U.S. and Russia. Recently, the second generation of red officials within the Chinese Communist Party, who are considered Xi Jinping's 'own people,' have publicly joined the opposition against him. The Princeling faction is planning to draft a proposal demanding Xi Jinping's resignation from his top party position. Three factions of the second generation of red officials are actively working to prevent Xi Jinping from being re-elected at the 21st National Congress, ideally pushing for his ousting at the Fourth Plenary Session.

June 13 marks the 120th anniversary of the birth of CCP elder Chen Yun. Xi Jinping presided over a meeting attended by the seven members of the Politburo Standing Committee, along with many members of the red families. According to official video footage from the CCP, in addition to Chen Yun's son Chen Yuan, several descendants of prominent red leaders, including Hu Yaobang's son Hu Deping, Liu Shaoqi's son Liu Yuan, Li Xiannian's daughter Li Xiaolin, and Xi Jinping's brother Xi Yuanping, were present at the meeting.

Former Peking University professor and legal scholar Yuan Hongbing revealed that nearly the entire Princeling family was present at this event, indicating a significant political shift.

Yuan Hongbing cited sources from within the CCP, suggesting that various factions of the Princeling Party are reaching a consensus that Xi Jinping should not be re-elected at the 21st National Congress. Prior to this congress, key Princeling families are planning to draft a proposal titled 'Red Gene Governance of the Party Central Committee,' which they intend to submit through the normal party channels to the central authorities in Beijing.

The proposal reportedly centres on highlighting the errors in Xi Jinping's domestic and foreign policies since he assumed power, concluding that he should resign from his position as the highest leader of the Communist Party of China.

Yuan Hongbing disclosed that there exists a political faction led by Hu Yaobang's son, Hu Deping, and Liu Shaoqi's son, Liu Yuan, alongside another faction represented by Deng Xiaoping's son, Deng Pufang, and Chen Yun's son, Chen Yuan. The third faction is the extreme leftist group adhering to Mao Zedong Thought. These three factions are planning to employ political manoeuvres to thwart Xi Jinping's re-election at the 21st National Congress, and even to oust him during the Fourth Plenary Session of the Communist Party.

Simultaneously, numerous overseas media and independent media outlets have received a tip-off regarding the alleged murder of former Premier Li Keqiang. Following this tip-off, the People's Daily published an exposé.

Mei Lingshuang, a columnist for the People's Daily, analysed that this tip-off provides the most detailed account of the circumstances surrounding Li Keqiang's death to date. While the authenticity of the information cannot be verified, the overall logic and the symptoms observed during Li Keqiang's death appear to be consistent.

Mei Lingshuang posits that the timing of this tip-off corroborates the reality of Xi Jinping's diminishing power. If Xi still wielded significant authority, the source of the tip-off would likely be more concerned about their personal safety. Additionally, the tip-off regarding the alleged murder of Li Keqiang implicates personnel from various agencies, including the Ministry of State Security, the Ministry of Public Security, the Publicity Department, the Shanghai Municipal Public Security Bureau, and hospitals. This suggests that the orders must originate from the highest echelons; otherwise, other senior officials would not dare to issue such a murder directive. Could this be a precursor to revealing the truth behind Li Keqiang's death and holding those responsible accountable in the future?

In a recent program, Jiang Feng, the host of Jiang Feng's Perspective, analysed that the most crucial aspect of the recent revelation is that it has not been suppressed. This indicates that it is not a matter of the authorities being unable to control the situation; rather, someone has intentionally allowed it to circulate. Within the circles of retired military personnel and among veteran cadres, this revelation has been tacitly approved for sharing and has been allowed to develop further.

Jiang Feng asserts that this indicates someone is giving the green light, allowing these rumours to serve as tools in the internal power struggles of the party. 'This is an open conspiracy, akin to a knife placed before you, waiting for your reaction. If you choose to withdraw, it is seen as dignified; if you do not, then someone else will make the decision for you. The most ruthless aspect? It is not about how fast the knife is, but rather that it remains there, allowing you to gradually comprehend the situation, making it increasingly difficult for you to remain passive.'

On one side looms the shadow of Chen Yun, while on the other is the vengeful spirit of Li Keqiang. Jiang Feng pointed out that the red second generation is not here to pay respects to their ancestors this time; instead, they are here to unify their stance and establish a clear bottom line, warning Xi Jinping, 'You have gone too far; now we expect you to step back.' △

(First published by People News)