Consolidation of power in Xi Jinping’s hands could be disastrous for China – Times of India

Hong Kong: Concentration of power in the hands of the Chinese President Xi Jinping May not bode well for China’s foreign and economic prospects.
After Xi became the almighty leader of China Chinese Communist Party (CCP) adopted a historic resolution to celebrate its “major achievements and historical experiences”. The resolution not only allows for a third term for Xi but could pave the way for him to rule China for the rest of his life.
The HK Post said a consolidation of power in Xi’s hand could be disastrous for China.
This makes other Chinese leaders ambitious as well as worries China’s neighbors and the Western Bloc as the communist country has seen a rapid increase in military capabilities and aggression under Xi’s regime.
Xi holds all the top civilian and military positions. Experts expect Xi to serve at least 10 more years, which means current members of the Politburo will lose the chance for promotion.
As the HK Post reports, Xi has become chairman of everything in China and continues to exercise control over every aspect of governance, thus shunning collective leadership and consensus-based policy making.
In addition, under Xi, China has seen increasing conflicts over territorial rights with Southeast Asian countries and its neighbors such as Japan and South Korea. South China Sea And East China Sea, Moreover, it has locked horns with India in Ladakh, which witnessed bloody skirmishes.
as well as atrocities on Tibetans, Uighur Muslims in XinjiangAccording to the HK Post, military threats to the people in Hong Kong and Taiwan have tarnished China’s image as an imperialist and hegemonic power.
The result of Xi’s foreign and military policies is prompting most of China’s neighbors to join the Western Bloc. Japan, India, Australia – all the major powers in the Indo-Pacific region have created platforms that aim to isolate and challenge China with the help of the US and its allies.
The mismanagement of the COVID-19 pandemic, the recent unprecedented power crisis, Xi’s fight with global powers aided by heightened nationalism are going to have a negative impact on China’s economy, HK Post reports. (ANI)

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