By Mukesh Sharma Beijing September 2 : As the Communist Party of China’s (CPC) powerful administrative apparatus is preparing for its 20th Congress which will start on the 16th of October this year, the attention of the world’s major powers will be focused on the words is said by President Xi Jinping speaks from the lectern in the Great Hall of the People in Tiananmen Square in Beijing.
The Politburo of the CPC announced the date of the beginning of the conclave of possibly the largest political party on the planet at the beginning of this week.
The conclave will be the first time that President Xi start a new precedent-breaking third term following he removed the term limit to the presidency in the previous Congress that is a once-in-a-decade event.
The crucial meeting occurs in the aftermath of an economic slowdown in the Chinese economy, which, as observers say, is the result of the zero-covid policy, which has been viewed by the world as a controversial decision taken by the Chinese president.
The most powerful leader of the world’s largest manufacturing centre has always had a lot on the line ahead of this crucial meeting , which sets the plan for the next five years in the nation of 1.5 billion.
“The pandemic has seriously impacted the Chinese economy, as the supply chain is disrupted.This has led to buyers in China finding other sources to purchase their goods.
It is highly likely that Xi will direct the government officials to try to revive supply chains to ensure that the economy can get back on course,” says Pankaj Srivastav, an Indian journalist who worked for an extended period with China Radio International in Beijing.
Xi is aware that if appropriate measures are not implemented, the economy which is heavily dependent on exports could collapse according to Srivastav.
CPC mouthpiece People’s Daily has been frequently in the past quoting Xi prior to the announcement of the event that is coming up.
The paper’s English edition reported that Xi has been stressing the significance of the 20th CPC National Congress to be held at a crucial point in the journey towards a socialist and modern nation in all aspects.Xi stated that goals, tasks , and policies for the good of the Party and the country over the coming five years and beyond will be discussed at the Congress.
It is of vital importance to build on the past’s successes to improve the overall direction of the Party and the nation towards the future of socialist development with Chinese characteristics and to the massive renewal of the Chinese nation, Xi was quoted as saying in the People’s Daily.
With the backdrop of rapid global changes that have not been seen in the past century and more complex challenges, risks as well as contradictions and issues The most important thing is to manage our own affairs with a sense of security, Xi said adding that the last five years following the 19th CPC National Congress have been extraordinarily extraordinary.
The Taiwan issue is likely to linger over the Congress with speculation rife regarding Beijing’s future plans to control in Taiwan, a breakaway island.
“The Taiwan issue is likely an albatross that Xi has to wear around his neck.He would not like it to escalate in the interests of expediency in politics however at the same however, he can’t ignore the issue and wants it to be resolved.
He is likely to feel pressured by powerful members of the Congress to develop an action plan for resolving the Taiwan issue,” says a former Chinese journalist who has requested anonymity.
Taiwan or supply chain issues or tensions with India The impending Congress will be an examination of Xi’s strength and the final months of October will determine how he performs.
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