The CCP’s Inhuman Nature and Xi Jinping’s Road to Ruin

File photo: On March 5, 2021, the day before the opening of China‘s National People‘s Congress (NPC), police patrol Tiananmen Square with dogs on a day of heavy air pollution in Beijing. (Photo by Kevin Frayer/Getty Images.)

[People News] Following the capture of Venezuela's Maduro, Iran, which merges politics and religion, has also descended into significant turmoil. The four major evil axes of China, Russia, North Korea, and Iran are at risk of disintegration. The current situation is precarious, marking the most challenging period for the Communist Party of China in its history. Logically, a leader with basic political acumen should evaluate the circumstances and implement policies that benefit the populace to calm public sentiment and alleviate political pressure.

However, Xi Jinping's recent actions appear to be severely disconnected from both domestic and international realities. His policies lack direction, creating more problems than they resolve, with all initiatives focused solely on preserving the Communist Party's regime while ignoring various social conflicts.

As the ancient saying goes, 'The people are like water, and the ruler is like a boat; water can support the boat or capsize it.' In times of political crisis, the foremost priority is to ease tensions between the government and the people, thereby reducing the risk of public dissent. Consequently, any leader with a semblance of governance capability would not hesitate to adopt concessionary policies during critical moments to mitigate potential conflicts between the government and the populace.

The most pressing issue currently facing mainland China is the economic downturn, characterised by a sharp decline in people's incomes, the relocation or closure of foreign and private enterprises, and a growing unemployment crisis. The people's living conditions are dire, and dissatisfaction is on the rise, which will inevitably challenge government governance even further. Therefore, addressing the hardships faced by the populace is the most urgent issue at hand.

Despite this, Xi Jinping continues to prioritise anti-corruption efforts in this year's government agenda, lacking any strong economic initiatives. The need for increased political control is not openly acknowledged, and both foreign trade and investment are facing significant challenges. After weighing all options, Xi Jinping has failed to identify any noteworthy policy points to highlight, leading to a renewed focus on the corruption issue that has only intensified despite decades of anti-corruption campaigns.

Anti-corruption is a critical social issue that directly impacts the interests of the people, as greater corruption among officials results in fewer economic benefits for the populace. However, the reality is that the Chinese Communist Party has been combating corruption for decades, yet it remains not only unaddressed but has also become more hidden and rampant. The illegal wealth generated from anti-corruption efforts has been funnelled into the national treasury, which the government continues to waste, leaving the people with no share in these resources.

So, what relevance does anti-corruption have for the Chinese people? Corruption is a family matter for you, and so is anti-corruption. You create corruption, and you must address it; whether you choose to fight it or not is irrelevant to the people. Thus, making anti-corruption a national policy results in public indifference. The government's focus on anti-corruption merely instils fear within the political sphere.

The public is concerned about employment, social welfare, healthcare, and social security issues, all of which the government ignores. Consequently, the internal and external policies of such a state are solely related to the government and not to the citizens. If the government shows no concern for the people's well-being, why should the people care about the government's survival? With the government and the populace growing increasingly distant, what value does this government hold?

Recently, due to the harsh winter conditions, the Hebei government has banned farmers from burning orange tree branches and coal in order to ensure a "blue sky" for Beijing. They have mandated the installation of gas heating systems, and local authorities are using drones to monitor compliance, imposing severe penalties on farmers who violate these regulations. Farmers are aware that burning gas is cleaner; however, the costs are prohibitively high, making it unaffordable for them. Tragically, some impoverished elderly individuals have frozen to death because they could not afford gas, leading to numerous heartbreaking incidents.

Which is more important: environmental protection or human life? Is the blue sky over Beijing more important than the survival of farmers? This is a question even a three-year-old could answer, yet Xi Jinping seems to overlook it. While environmental protection is a long-term goal, the immediate challenges faced by the people are pressing realities. Environmental protection may be politically correct, but allowing people to freeze to death is a political crime. What kind of governing logic justifies sacrificing lives for environmental goals?

The issue arises from the fact that environmental protection is a national policy established by the central government, which Xi Jinping must justify to the world. Meanwhile, the ban on burning coal and orange branches is a policy set by local governments, which local officials must explain to Xi Jinping. But should local officials not be held accountable for the deaths caused by freezing? The reality is that failing to enforce policies requires accountability, while allowing people to freeze to death does not, which reflects the essence of the Chinese Communist Party's governance.

Why does the rule of the Chinese Communist Party lead to such a disregard for basic humanity? In the political culture of the CCP, human nature must yield to party interests. Regardless of the cost, as long as the burden falls on the people, the party has sufficient justification to override human concerns. In the bureaucratic system, no one is held accountable for prioritising party interests over human welfare. This is reminiscent of the Great Famine of the 1960s, where no one faced consequences for the deaths caused by starvation, but those who distributed grain from the granaries were held accountable.

The Communist Party shows a shocking indifference to the deaths of those who starve or freeze, while the suffering is acutely felt by the grassroots population. The people's resentment towards the government's cold-heartedness will remain ingrained in their memories, leading them to bury their grievances until an opportunity arises to express them.

Numerous cases exist where individuals have died from freezing in the name of environmental protection. Issues such as forced demolitions, excessive fines, police violence from urban management, and the misconduct of government and public sectors are all contributing to a growing public discontent. Ultimately, these grievances will fall on the shoulders of the CCP and Xi Jinping.

Recently, the CCP has implemented an export ban against Japan. Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio has drawn the ire of the CCP for his statement, 'If Taiwan is in trouble, Japan is in trouble.' The CCP insists on confronting Japan directly. The trade volume between China and Japan is substantial, and Japanese companies have significant investments in China. As Sino-Japanese relations sour, the CCP stands to gain nothing economically, yet Xi Jinping prioritises a verbal spat with Japan over the interests of the Chinese people.

Japan has various means of retaliation, and the CCP will not be able to avoid the repercussions. As the economy continues to decline and public suffering worsens, civil unrest is likely to erupt, leaving Xi Jinping to manage the fallout. Those in power must possess the fundamental ability to assess priorities. Verbal disputes can be resolved with dialogue; why sacrifice the interests of the Chinese people? As the economy falters and unemployment rises, the public will inevitably hold the government accountable. This is the core reason for Xi Jinping's foolishness and why China's situation appears hopeless.

The Party's oppressive nature towards humanity is a terminal affliction of the CCP. Analysing China's realities can begin from this perspective, and the process of the CCP's downfall can also be observed through this lens.

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