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Is the Communist party's old guard tiring of Xi's iron grip on China?

By rooting out his opponents through merciless "anti-corruption" campaigns and supressing all forms of criticism, Chinese leader Xi Jinping now seems to be untouchable. Thousands of delegates are set to rubber-stamp his bid to rule for a historic third term as they meet for the five-yearly Congress. But between the…

Radio France Internationale

China: Xi Jinping poised for a third term with no plans to relinquish power any time soon

It is a certainty that the Chinese president, Xi Jinping, will be confirmed in office at the 20th Congress of the Chinese Communist Party, currently being held in Beijing. At 69, Xi is also tipped to become the CCP chairman.

The Conversation

Women hit the political glass ceiling at China’s Communist Party Congress

Sun Chunlan, China’s “Iron Lady” and the only woman in the ruling party’s Politburo, is due to step down from her post at the 20th Communist Party Congress this week. There’s no guarantee that another woman will succeed her, providing yet another example of the systemic under-representation of Chinese women…

France 24

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Xi’s fiery Taiwan rhetoric raises risk of war in his third term

President Xi Jinping proclaimed on Sunday that Taiwan’s status should be “settled by Chinese people”. Yet he faces a tricky balancing act managing public opinion among China’s 1.4 billion people on an issue that looks set to dominate his third term.

Bangkok Post

China's shifting economic storyline

A precedent-defying third term won't be based on the same kind of growth that's defined the world economy for decades.

Axios

China party says nearly 5 million members probed for graft

China's ruling Communist Party says it has probed almost 5 million members for possible corruption over the last decade, with formal criminal cases brought against 553

The Independent UK

Analysis: Xi's new generals face tough military challenges post-congress

HONG KONG: In his first two terms as commander of the world's largest military, Chinese President Xi Jinping has unleashed sweeping changes to its structure, posture and potency.

Bangkok Post

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Oil Climbs on China's Fuel Demand Recovery Hopes

Oil prices rose on Monday after China rolled over liquidity measures to help its pandemic-hit economy, igniting hopes for a better fuel demand outlook from the world's top crude importer. Brent crude futures rose 81 cents, or 0.88%, to $92.44 a barrel by 0642 GMT, recovering from a 6.4% fall…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Calls for UK response after protester attacked at Chinese consulate

Foreign secretary urged to take action after Hong Kong demonstrator punched and kicked in Manchester

The Guardian - UK

British police probe beating of protester on China consulate grounds

British police are investigating the apparent assault on a protester who was videoed being beaten by several men after being dragged inside the grounds of the Chinese consulate in Manchester during a demonstration against President Xi Jinping.

Reuters

Zhang Gaoli makes first public appearance at CCP Congress since #MeToo post from tennis star Peng Shuai

The presence of China's former vice-premier at the significant political event shows his status is untainted by last year's sexual assault allegations, one expert says.

ABC News

Monday briefing: What the prime minister can do to save her job

In today’s newsletter: With Jeremy Hunt installed in No11 and scrapping large swathes of her economic agenda, we look at whether Liz Truss can reverse her fortunes

The Guardian - UK

Chinese Communist party congress: who’s in and who’s out of Xi Jinping’s inner circle

A major reshuffle will take place in the Chinese Commmunist party’s top echelon this week – here’s a who’s who of the main players

The Guardian - AU

Is Xi Jinping China’s new Mao Zedong?

With Xi casting himself as a 21st-century Mao, China risks ‘arbitrary rule’.

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Could China Save the World?

It is difficult to imagine Xi Jinping brokering peace in Ukraine, but if China wants to be respected, this is a chance.

The Independent UK

China's party congress promises continuity, not change

The overarching theme emerging from China’s ongoing Communist Party congress is one of continuity, not change

Reuters

Xi's new generals face tough military challenges post-congress

In his first two terms as commander of the world's largest military, Chinese President Xi Jinping has unleashed sweeping changes to its structure, posture and potency.

Tribune News Service

China’s Xi vows victory in tech battle after US chip curbs

Chinese President Xi Jinping pledged his nation will prevail in its fight to develop strategically important tech, underscoring Beijing’s concern over a U.S. campaign to separate it from cutting-edge chip capabilities.

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Bangkok Post

Another Xi term sits well with business sector

The 20th National Congress of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) started on Sunday in Beijing, with Xi Jinping likely to be re-elected as the country's president during meetings behind closed doors at the Great Hall of the People.

Tribune News Service

Defiant Xi tells world China is ready to stand its ground

President Xi Jinping had a clear message to those who want to thwart China’s rise: You will fail.

The Guardian - AU

Morning mail: thousands of homes in flood waters’ path, plan to end family violence, Xi cements power

Monday: Shepparton residents face evacuation orders in Victoria’s flooding crisis. Plus: cricket upset as minnows open T20 World Cup with a win

ABC News

Chinese Communist Party hierarchy remains an all-boys club after more than a century

Over its 101-year history, the Chinese Communist Party has never elected a woman to the party's top hierarchy standing committee. Women are left severely under-represented and face increasing challenges to have their say.

Tribune News Service

Xi defends COVID zero without showing China path out of pandemic

Chinese President Xi Jinping again defended his signature COVID-zero policy, while avoiding setting a timeline on when the strategy that’s become a source of growing frustration for the public will be changed.

Los Angeles Times

Chinese Communist Party Congress affords another step for Xi Jinping’s consolidation of power

TAIPEI, Taiwan — In coming days, Chinese President Xi Jinping is expected to further cement his standing as the Communist Party’s most powerful leader in decades. But last week, a flicker of dissent appeared in China’s capital.

Evening Standard

Xi Jinping doubles down on China’s Zero Covid policy at party congress

The Chinese President insisted his Government had waged ‘a people’s war to stop the spread of the virus’

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