Xi Solidifies Party Dominance Over State Apparatus at Two Sessions
The first two days of the Two Sessions saw three developments that more firmly entrenched the Party’s domination over the state government.
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19th Party Congress Forecast: Xi’s Two Key Actions and Five Standing Committee Scenarios
◎ Xi may be seeking several outcomes at the 19th Congress.
Where Wang Qishan May Go If He Leaves the Politburo Standing Committee
◎ Wang may be recognized as an unofficial “Standing Committee member.”
Classified CCP Report: Chinese Regime in Danger of Collapse
◎ Xi probably wants senior CCP cadres to read the report and get on board with his plans to centralize power in his person.
Guo Wengui Could Attack Xi, Tout Jiang at 10/5 Talk
◎ We have warned about Guo’s inconsistencies, his likely agenda, and the peril of giving him a platform to make his claims in our Oct. 3 brief.
Fugitive Billionaire Guo’s Claims Could Topple Politburo Standing Committee Member
◎ Guo Wengui began actively making sensational and largely unverifiable claims about CCP corruption on social media since January.
Xinjiang CCP Secretary’s Effort to Flatter Xi Could Be Career Roadblock
◎ Chen Quanguo appears to be dialing up propaganda efforts with an eye on the 19th Party Congress.
Xi Snubs North Korean Foreign Minister Before Meeting Tillerson
◎ Xi’s contrasting treatment of Tillerson and Ri is consistent with his foreign policy stance.
Deciphering Sun Zhengcai’s Charges
◎ Xi hastily expelling Sun with only weeks to go before the 19th Party Congress is a sign that his power over the CCP still isn’t secure.
A Warning About Fugitive Chinese Tycoon Guo Wengui
◎ Guo’s accusations and claims against CCP officials are largely contradictory, unverifiable, and/or proven false.