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Zhang Youxia and Xi Continue Their Fierce Standoff — Whose Man Is Zhang Shengmin?

China

The Chinese Communist Party’s 20th Fourth Plenary Session concluded on the afternoon of October 23. The communiqué showed that the only addition to the Central Military Commission (CMC) was Zhang Shengmin, who was promoted to vice chairman. The rumored resignation of Xi Jinping as chairman of the CMC did not happen. Currently, the CMC has only four members. Li Shangfu, the defense minister promoted by Xi, was not elevated to the rank of CMC member. Some analysts believe that within the military, the anti-Xi faction represented by Zhang Youxia and Xi Jinping fought to a draw in this round of co...

Why Have Predictions Failed?

China

The Fourth Plenary Session of the CCP's Gang Conference has concluded, but rumours of personnel changes have largely proven unfounded; the meeting took place, yet it feels as if it never happened....

Zhang Youxia and Xi Jinping Are at a Stalemate, With Ongoing Confrontations. Xi Faces an Opponent He Cannot Defeat in the Final Battle

China

The Fourth Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China concluded on the afternoon of October 23. The communiqué from the meeting indicates that the Military Commission has only added Zhang Shengmin as vice chairman, and the rumours regarding Xi Jinping's resignation as chairman of the Military Commission did not come to fruition....

Has "Chairman Xi" Regained Military Power?

China

The Fourth Plenary Session of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China has concluded, and the outcomes did not match the external leaks and various speculations that suggested Xi would resign from his roles as Chairman of the Central Military Commission and General Secretary....

The Deadlock Behind the CCP’s Fourth Plenary Session

China

On October 23, the communiqué from the CCP’s Fourth Plenary Session dispelled many rumors—perhaps disappointing outsiders. What could have been an open showdown within the CCP seems to have fallen into a “stalemate.” The Party leader kept all his titles but could not promote any of his own loyalists. The number of Politburo members has shrunk to 23, with no replacements; three seats on the Central Military Commission (CMC) remain vacant, also unfilled; and Zhang Shengmin’s appointment as CMC vice chairman is merely a minor adjustment. The Communist Youth League faction failed to return to the ...

Yu Menglong Incident Sparks “Three Withdrawals” Wave: Expert Answers Public Concerns

China

The mysterious death of Chinese mainland actor Yu Menglong in September this year has triggered a strong social reaction. Large numbers of people have spontaneously sought justice for him and have gone to overseas “Three Withdrawals” websites to declare their withdrawal from the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), the Communist Youth League, and the Young Pioneers. This wave has continued to this day, becoming the largest public awakening movement since the “Chained Woman” incident. In response to widespread public questions, Michael Yu, Director of the Global Service Center for Quitting the CCP, g...

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