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Xi Jinping's plan

By Brian Hennessy - posted Wednesday, 1 April 2015


Could it be that he is preparing the ground for change by warning the people (who like him) that he intends introducing change on his own terms? There will be no dialogue. The CCP will control the process.

We shall see.

A less likely possibility is that he fears that China's economy is at risk of falling into recession, and that as a consequence there would be outbreaks of what is euphemistically called, 'social disorder' across the country. Another reason why he is loth to tolerate dissent or loosen the reins of power. At least not until the danger has passed.

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And finally: is it possible that President Xi is really a hardline wolf in sheep's clothing?

Let's hope not.

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Xi Jinping has a lot going for him. My guess is that after consolidating his position (via the anti-corruption drive and the clampdown on dissent) he will be ready to address change.

And in the longer term, after resolving these internal matters, he will then focus on asserting China's place in the world.

Xi Jinping: potentially the most powerful Chinese leader since Mao Zedong.

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Brian is an Australian author, educator, and psychologist who lived in China for thirteen years. These days he divides his time between both countries.

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