Power has changed Xi Jinping. Whereas he used to give candid interviews, every encounter with the press is now carefully scripted down to the last detail. This was also evident at the recent People's Congress, where he presented himself to the public as the personified power of the CP.
By Experts Table.Briefings
Sinologist Daniel Leese analyzes the recently concluded 20th Party Congress of the Chinese Communist Party and Xi's speech for China.Table. His verdict: More than ever, China's strongman propagates the idea of a leader's party that must fight institutional weaknesses with an iron fist. The cult of personality, believed to have been overcome, is now seen as crucial to the fulfillment of Xi's "historic mandate": The resurgence of the nation.
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The concept of corporate compliance is still relatively new in China. The government uses it as a tool against corruption and nepotism. What challenges does this pose for companies?
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The 20th Party Congress is barely over as the People's Republic releases its economic data: The economy grew stronger than expected. Nevertheless, stock market prices collapse. Investors expect a particularly grim outlook for the battered tech sector.
By Redaktion Table
Xi Jinping gathered six yes-men around him in the Standing Committee. Nevertheless, each member brings his own profile to the table. The first predictions indicate tough times ahead for trade policy – and the German economy.
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The CP's power center, the Politburo Standing Committee, is now staffed exclusively by Xi loyalists. The final day was overshadowed by an incident surrounding the 79-year-old former Party leader Hu Jintao: The frail-looking Hu was escorted out of the hall shortly after the start of the meeting – for unknown reasons.
By Christiane Kuehl
Groundbreaking days in the conflict between the US and China: While the CCP defines China's future policy at the Party Congress, the White House presents its National Security Strategy in Washington. The disputed areas come to light. This increases the pressure – also on Europe and Germany.
By Michael Radunski
Our “China Perspective” column is written by authors from the People’s Republic who wish to remain anonymous. On the occasion of the current 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, our authors look at the values of President Xi Jinping.
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The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) is the largest political organization in the world - and by far the most powerful. To mark the centenary of its founding in July 2021, China.Table took a look at how the party has been able to bring the country under such seamless control despite all the setbacks.We analyze its undeniable successes for economic development as well as human rights crimes. We also look to the future: can the Chinese Communist Party and Xi Jinping defend their unassailable position? All articles and news on 100 years of the Chinese Communist Party at a glance.
