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At the 20th Party Congress, set to begin on 16 October, Chinese President Xi Jinping is widely expected to secure a third leadership term, cementing his stature as the country's most powerful ruler since Mao Zedong.

Chinese President Xi Jinping expected to secure a third leadership term

&nbsp;China's Xi Jinping became the country's top leader a decade ago when he was named general secretary of the Communist Party and chairman of the Central Military Commission at the party's 18th congress. The following March he became president.

At the 20th Party Congress, set to begin on October&nbsp;16, Xi is widely expected to&nbsp;secure a third leadership term, cementing his stature as the country's most powerful ruler since Mao Zedong, the founder of the People's Republic of China.

Xi accumulated power both through specific one-time moves and gradually over time. In doing so he moved China from a tradition of collective leadership, with the general secretary considered first among equals on the politburo standing committee, to what is now widely seen as supreme leadership.

Following are key ways that Xi strengthened his grip, according to analysts and experts:

<ul>
	<li data-testid="paragraph-4">He circumvented economic policy-making responsibilities typically held by the premier by chairing various "small leading groups", including a new group formed in 2012 after he came to power for "reform and opening up", as well as an existing group on finance.</li>
	<li data-testid="paragraph-5">He undertook a sweeping campaign to purge officials deemed disloyal, corrupt or ineffective, and built his power base by filling those vacant posts with allies. So far, 4.7 million officials have been investigated.</li>
	<li data-testid="paragraph-6">Xi put trusted allies in charge of party human resources management who control key personnel appointments. His first Organisation Department chief was Zhao Leji, whose father had worked under Xi's father; he was followed in 2017 by Chen Xi, a former Xi schoolmate from Tsinghua University.</li>
	<li data-testid="paragraph-7">He tightened control of the military by initiating sweeping reforms and retrenchment from 2015.</li>
	<li data-testid="paragraph-8">He controlled the domestic security apparatus with an ongoing "cleansing" campaign that has brought down many police chiefs and judges.</li>
	<li data-testid="paragraph-9">&nbsp;From 2015, he ordered the parliament and other bodies including the cabinet and supreme court to brief him on their annual work reports</li>
	<li data-testid="paragraph-10">Xi told state media in 2016 to toe the party line, that their "surname is the party". Since then, media freedoms steadily decreased, while Xi-related propaganda steadily increased.</li>
	<li data-testid="paragraph-11">He formally established himself as the "core" of the party - party-speak for paramount leader, in 2016.</li>
	<li data-testid="paragraph-12">Xi amended the party constitution in 2017 to include Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics. Having an eponymous ideology put him on par only with Mao and Deng Xiaoping.</li>
	<li data-testid="paragraph-13">He made explicit the supreme role of the party by proclaiming in 2017: "Party, government, military, people, education; east, south, west, north, central: the party leads everything."</li>
	<li data-testid="paragraph-14">He amended the country's constitution in 2018 to abolish term limits for the presidency, removing a obstacle for him to rule for life.</li>
	<li data-testid="paragraph-15">The party pledged to uphold the "Two Establishes", party-speak for loyalty to him, in a historical resolution passed in 2021.</li>
</ul>

China's Xi Jinping became the country's top leader a decade ago when he was named general secretary of the Communist Party and chairman of the Central Military Commission at the party's 18th congress.

China's Xi Jinping became the country's top leader a decade ago when he was named general secretary of the Communist Party and chairman of the Central Military Commission at the party's 18th congress. The following March he became president. At the 20th Party Congress, set to begin on October 16, Xi is widely expected to secure a third leadership term, cementing his stature as the country's most powerful ruler since Mao Zedong, the founder of the People's Republic of China. Xi accumulated power both through specific one-time moves and gradually over time. In doing so he moved China from a tradition of collective leadership, with the general secretary considered first among equals on the politburo standing committee, to what is now widely seen as supreme leadership. Following are key ways that Xi strengthened his grip, according to analysts and experts: He circumvented economic policy-making responsibilities typically held by the premier by chairing various "small leading groups", including a new group formed in 2012 after he came to power for "reform and opening up", as well as an existing group on finance. He undertook a sweeping campaign to purge officials deemed disloyal, corrupt or ineffective, and built his power base by filling those vacant posts with allies. So far, 4.7 million officials have been investigated. Xi put trusted allies in charge of party human resources management who control key personnel appointments. His first Organisation Department chief was Zhao Leji, whose father had worked under Xi's father; he was followed in 2017 by Chen Xi, a former Xi schoolmate from Tsinghua University. He tightened control of the military by initiating sweeping reforms and retrenchment from 2015. He controlled the domestic security apparatus with an ongoing "cleansing" campaign that has brought down many police chiefs and judges. From 2015, he ordered the parliament and other bodies including the cabinet and supreme court to brief him on their annual work reports Xi told state media in 2016 to toe the party line, that their "surname is the party". Since then, media freedoms steadily decreased, while Xi-related propaganda steadily increased. He formally established himself as the "core" of the party - party-speak for paramount leader, in 2016. Xi amended the party constitution in 2017 to include Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics. Having an eponymous ideology put him on par only with Mao and Deng Xiaoping. He made explicit the supreme role of the party by proclaiming in 2017: "Party, government, military, people, education; east, south, west, north, central: the party leads everything." He amended the country's constitution in 2018 to abolish term limits for the presidency, removing a obstacle for him to rule for life. The party pledged to uphold the "Two Establishes", party-speak for loyalty to him, in a historical resolution passed in 2021.

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Chinese President Xi Jinping briefed the Communist Party's inner circle in countdown to landmark CPC congress. On October 16th, the Communist Party of China is holding its once in five years National Congress.

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Xinjiang’s communist party chief, Chen Quanguo, has been sacked by the ruling establishment amid latest pushback from the United States over allegations of human rights abuses against Uyghur Muslims in the volatile region.

Chen, who was sanctioned by the US last year for the crackdown on minorities, has been replaced by Ma Xingrui, who was the governor of Guangdong province.

“The CPC Central Committee has appointed Ma Xingrui as new party chief for Xinjiang. Chen Quanguo, who no longer serves as secretary of the Xinjiang Uigur Autonomous Regional Committee of the CPC, will be given another appointment, according to a decision by the CPC Central Committee,” a statement published by the Xinhua news agency said on Saturday.

However, Xinhua report states that Chen would be appointed to another post ahead of his elevation at next year’s party congress.

The changes are reportedly part of a wider reshuffle ahead of next year’s party congress, where a new Politburo Standing Committee – the country’s top leadership body – will be unveiled, reports Hong Kong-based South China Morning Post.

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Last year, the US government had slapped sanctions against Chen and several other Chinese officials in-charge of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, stating they were believed to be responsible for, or complicit in the unjust detention or abuse of Uyghurs, ethnic Kazakhs and members of other minority groups in Xinjiang.

In response, China had imposed sanctions against US Congressional-Executive Commission on China (CECC), the then US Ambassador at Large for International Religious Freedom Samuel Brownback, US Senators Marco Rubio, Ted Cruz and Congressman Chris Smit.

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Several human rights groups and countries like US, EU and UK have been accusing China of carrying out “genocide” or using forced labour&nbsp;in&nbsp;Xinjiang—a charge Beijing denies.

Beijing says its security crackdown in Xinjiang was aimed at the separatist East Turkistan Islamic Movement (ETIM), which is affiliated to the Al-Qaida faction operating in Xinjiang. The labour camps have been called regular job training.

Moreover, US also passed a new law which prohibits American companies to run their operations in Xinjiang region.

Xinjiang is China’s largest growing base of cotton, lavender and hop, cotton production. Xinjiang’s reserves of mineral resources are great as well, according to the Hong Kong Trade Development Council, a statutory government body.

It is also a key location for producing polysilicon used in solar panels, seen as crucial in the global shift away from fossil fuels.

(With inputs from agencies)

Xinjiang’s communist party chief, Chen Quanguo, has been sacked by the ruling establishment amid latest pushback from the United States over allegations of human rights abuses against Uyghur Muslims in the volatile region.

Xinjiang’s communist party chief, Chen Quanguo, has been sacked by the ruling establishment amid latest pushback from the United States over allegations of human rights abuses against Uyghur Muslims in the volatile region. Chen, who was sanctioned by the US last year for the crackdown on minorities, has been replaced by Ma Xingrui, who was the governor of Guangdong province. “The CPC Central Committee has appointed Ma Xingrui as new party chief for Xinjiang. Chen Quanguo, who no longer serves as secretary of the Xinjiang Uigur Autonomous Regional Committee of the CPC, will be given another appointment, according to a decision by the CPC Central Committee,” a statement published by the Xinhua news agency said on Saturday. However, Xinhua report states that Chen would be appointed to another post ahead of his elevation at next year’s party congress. The changes are reportedly part of a wider reshuffle ahead of next year’s party congress, where a new Politburo Standing Committee – the country’s top leadership body – will be unveiled, reports Hong Kong-based South China Morning Post. Also read | Xinjiang cotton boycott: A golden opportunity for India Last year, the US government had slapped sanctions against Chen and several other Chinese officials in-charge of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, stating they were believed to be responsible for, or complicit in the unjust detention or abuse of Uyghurs, ethnic Kazakhs and members of other minority groups in Xinjiang. In response, China had imposed sanctions against US Congressional-Executive Commission on China (CECC), the then US Ambassador at Large for International Religious Freedom Samuel Brownback, US Senators Marco Rubio, Ted Cruz and Congressman Chris Smit. Also read | UN General Assembly 2021 | Biden raises Xinjiang human rights abuse issue in maiden speech Several human rights groups and countries like US, EU and UK have been accusing China of carrying out “genocide” or using forced labour in Xinjiang—a charge Beijing denies. Beijing says its security crackdown in Xinjiang was aimed at the separatist East Turkistan Islamic Movement (ETIM), which is affiliated to the Al-Qaida faction operating in Xinjiang. The labour camps have been called regular job training. Moreover, US also passed a new law which prohibits American companies to run their operations in Xinjiang region. Xinjiang is China’s largest growing base of cotton, lavender and hop, cotton production. Xinjiang’s reserves of mineral resources are great as well, according to the Hong Kong Trade Development Council, a statutory government body. It is also a key location for producing polysilicon used in solar panels, seen as crucial in the global shift away from fossil fuels. (With inputs from agencies)

Chinese Communist Party replaces Xinjiang’s chief amid US pushback over human rights abuses

The key leaders of China's ruling Communist Party on Monday started a pivotal meeting expected to further firm President Xi Jinping's grip on power.

China's Communist Party leaders hold key meeting

China's Communist Party leaders hold key meeting to further tighten Xi Jinping's grip on power

Ahead of China's Army Day, President Xi Jinping stated that the governing Communist Party "commands the gun" and urged the military to make determined efforts to become the world's greatest army by 2027, comparable to that of the United States.&nbsp;

In reviewing the Party's history, Xi stated that the CPC will maintain total control over the people's military forces in order to encourage their growth.&nbsp; 
 
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A prosperous country must have a strong military because only a strong military can keep a country secure and stable, according to Xi, who emphasised the necessity of speeding up the development and consolidation of national defence and powerful armed forces.&nbsp; 
 
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China will build a fully modern military on par with that of the United States by 2027, the centennial of the People's Liberation Army (PLA), a goal that is in line with national strength and will meet future national defence needs, according to media reports following the CPC Plenary session in October last year.&nbsp; 
 
The People's Liberation Army Day is observed on August 1 in China to commemorate the formation of the People's Liberation Army during the 1927 Nanchang Uprising.

Xi, who leads the CPC and the powerful Central Military Commission (CMC), called for resolute will and determination to work hard to achieve the goals set for the PLA centennial in 2027, speaking to a group study session of the CPC Political Bureau on Saturday. Xi, who heads the CPC and the powerful Central Military Commission (CMC) and, unlike his predecessors, has the prospect of a lifelong tenure in power, called for resolute will and determination to work hard.

In the major anti-corruption effort launched by Xi since taking office, he shook the PLA, the world's largest military with two million soldiers, by punishing over 50 top generals as well as a slew of mid-level officials.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

Ahead of China's Army Day, President Xi Jinping stated that the governing Communist Party "commands the gun" and urged the military to make determined efforts to become the world's greatest army by 2027, comparable to that of the United States.

Ahead of China's Army Day, President Xi Jinping stated that the governing Communist Party "commands the gun" and urged the military to make determined efforts to become the world's greatest army by 2027, comparable to that of the United States. In reviewing the Party's history, Xi stated that the CPC will maintain total control over the people's military forces in order to encourage their growth. Watch | Gravitas: Chinese military probed weaponising Coronaviruses A prosperous country must have a strong military because only a strong military can keep a country secure and stable, according to Xi, who emphasised the necessity of speeding up the development and consolidation of national defence and powerful armed forces. Watch: Chinese army faces problems in weapons innovation, relying on foreign acquisitions China will build a fully modern military on par with that of the United States by 2027, the centennial of the People's Liberation Army (PLA), a goal that is in line with national strength and will meet future national defence needs, according to media reports following the CPC Plenary session in October last year. The People's Liberation Army Day is observed on August 1 in China to commemorate the formation of the People's Liberation Army during the 1927 Nanchang Uprising. Xi, who leads the CPC and the powerful Central Military Commission (CMC), called for resolute will and determination to work hard to achieve the goals set for the PLA centennial in 2027, speaking to a group study session of the CPC Political Bureau on Saturday. Xi, who heads the CPC and the powerful Central Military Commission (CMC) and, unlike his predecessors, has the prospect of a lifelong tenure in power, called for resolute will and determination to work hard. In the major anti-corruption effort launched by Xi since taking office, he shook the PLA, the world's largest military with two million soldiers, by punishing over 50 top generals as well as a slew of mid-level officials. (With inputs from agencies)

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Every year, China celebrates Martyrs’ Day on September 30, one day before the National Day of the People’s Republic of China.

Martyrs are those who have sacrificed their lives for the national cause, and how a country remembers its martyrs is a hallmark of its society and polity. Some countries observe national holidays, others have monuments dedicated to the martyrs.

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China’s Martyrs’ Day was first observed in 2014 to commemorate Chinese martyrs, mostly from the war against Japan. The idea is to place communist fighters at the centre of China’s battles against foreign powers. Naturally, martyrs who did not belong to the party were quickly forgotten.

President Xi Jinping led the tributes at Tiananmen Square, where senior communist leaders and members of the politburo were in attendance. Floral tributes for the fallen heroes could be seen, along with a military parade overseen by President Xi.

Can CPC&nbsp;pass the patriotism test?

For that, we don’t have to go back 80 years to the Sino-Japanese war.&nbsp;

In mid-June 2020, deadly clashes broke out in the Galwan Valley in Ladakh. The Indian army was quick to confirm casualties - as many as 20 soldiers were killed in action by Chinese troops. Their names will soon be inscribed at the National War Memorial in New Delhi. Prime Minister Modi paid floral tributes to them in Leh.

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It’s been 77 days since the clashes at Galwan, with no word on Chinese casualties. The Indian Army and Chinese state media admitted that China lost soldiers in the clash, and American intel reports indicate the same -&nbsp; as many as 35 Chinese soldiers were killed.

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Revealing casualties doesn’t fit well with China’s global ambitions, and in its bid to project the PLA as an invincible fighting force.

By ignoring Chinese martyrs at Galwan and honouring those from almost a century back, China has made one thing clear: Martyrs' day is less about remembering fallen heroes, and more about shaping the legacy around the Communist Party of China.

Every year, China celebrates Martyrs’ Day on September 30, one day before the National Day of the People’s Republic of China. Martyrs are those who have sacrificed their lives for the national cause, and how a country remembers its martyrs is a hallmark of its society and polity.

Every year, China celebrates Martyrs’ Day on September 30, one day before the National Day of the People’s Republic of China. Martyrs are those who have sacrificed their lives for the national cause, and how a country remembers its martyrs is a hallmark of its society and polity. Some countries observe national holidays, others have monuments dedicated to the martyrs. Also read: BrahMos: Another deterrent against the ever-aggressive neighbour China China’s Martyrs’ Day was first observed in 2014 to commemorate Chinese martyrs, mostly from the war against Japan. The idea is to place communist fighters at the centre of China’s battles against foreign powers. Naturally, martyrs who did not belong to the party were quickly forgotten. President Xi Jinping led the tributes at Tiananmen Square, where senior communist leaders and members of the politburo were in attendance. Floral tributes for the fallen heroes could be seen, along with a military parade overseen by President Xi. Can CPC pass the patriotism test? For that, we don’t have to go back 80 years to the Sino-Japanese war. In mid-June 2020, deadly clashes broke out in the Galwan Valley in Ladakh. The Indian army was quick to confirm casualties - as many as 20 soldiers were killed in action by Chinese troops. Their names will soon be inscribed at the National War Memorial in New Delhi. Prime Minister Modi paid floral tributes to them in Leh. × What about China? It’s been 77 days since the clashes at Galwan, with no word on Chinese casualties. The Indian Army and Chinese state media admitted that China lost soldiers in the clash, and American intel reports indicate the same - as many as 35 Chinese soldiers were killed. Also read: Vatican must show 'courage' against China, suggests US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo Revealing casualties doesn’t fit well with China’s global ambitions, and in its bid to project the PLA as an invincible fighting force. By ignoring Chinese martyrs at Galwan and honouring those from almost a century back, China has made one thing clear: Martyrs' day is less about remembering fallen heroes, and more about shaping the legacy around the Communist Party of China.

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According to a &nbsp;survey carried out from April 21 to May 28 in Taiwan, 75.3 per cent people consider themselves "Taiwanese," 20 per cent selected both Taiwan and China and only 4.7 per cent think of themselves as Chinese. The survey clearly indicates the rejuvenation of nationalism in Taiwan post thumping victory of President Tsai in January 20 elections. The Chinese government, since Tsai's re-election as the President, has left no stone unturned to coerce Taiwan to prevent Tsai crossing the red line of declaring independence.&nbsp;

Furthermore, in a statement, People's Republic of China (PRC) omitted the world ‘Peaceful’ while talking about reunification of Taiwan and this gave rise to the media buzz that Beijing seems to be looking at the unification of Taiwan by force. The speculation was also backed by PLA’s military posturing in Taiwan Strait along with some exercises of amphibious operations. &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; 
 
Taiwan's position

President Tsai Ing-wen in her inaugural address, after being sworn-in on May 20, vowed to continue efforts to push for peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait, adding that the nation would not accept Beijing’s “one country, two systems” framework. This has certainly set the alarm bells ringing in Beijing. Taiwan also outperformed most of the other societies worldwide in containing the coronavirus. Taiwan has&nbsp;earned global goodwill despite Beijing's coercion, as China continues to earn global anger by continued aggression and over adventurism. 
 
Taiwan’s free grants of medical equipment worldwide dented Beijing’s PR campaign of profiteering out of pandemic through its ‘Health Silk Road’. This track record not only spurred renewed calls for Taiwan to be allowed to join last month’s World Health Assembly, but made a mark for future discussions, as a global consensus seems to be emerging for Taiwan’s access to the WHO and other multilateral agencies.&nbsp; 
 
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Taiwan has own reasons to demand a national status. Ever since Communist Party of China (CPC) took control over the Peoples Republic of China (PRC) and Republic of China (ROC) government fled to Taiwan in 1949, Taiwanese historians maintain that they represent entire China and lost the mainland to PRC in a civil war, which has not yet been officially declared to be over.&nbsp; 
 
The Convention on Rights and Duties of States signed in Montevideo on 26 December, 1933, is the key document on statehood. According to Article 1 of this Convention a state has “a) A&nbsp;permanent population; b) A defined territory; c) Government; and d) Capacity to enter into relations with the other states.” Taiwan clearly meets these requirements for statehood.&nbsp;

It’s a democratic society, having elected government, own constitution, own defence forces, own currency and strong economy. Taiwan is a member of WTO, Pacific Economic Cooperation Council, Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation Forum as Chinese Taipei, and has been participating in Olympics by the same name so far. Being an economic and technological giant, Taiwan aspires for greater position and role in the international environment. In Taiwan, the DPP government did not seem to be intimidated despite Chinese aircraft carrier moving in Taiwan Strait. In fact, Taiwan daringly rejected China's coercion and&nbsp;stood in support of Hong Kong protestors. It promises continued support to political activists fighting for democracy of self-ruled Hong Kong by considering granting of asylum to them.&nbsp;

Chinese Stakes&nbsp;

Beijing’s anger prompted some CPC supporters to think of using the pandemic situation for reunification outside the peaceful domain. In my opinion, attempting to take Taiwan by force does not make any strategic sense internationally as well as domestically. It has all the negatives and no positive except false bravado, with bright chances of loss of face globally and domestically. Chinese strategist Qiao Liang, a retired PLA Air Force Major General, has warned that the coronavirus pandemic should not be seen as a chance for Beijing to take back Taiwan by force. &nbsp;Chinese redline of “Taiwan going nuclear/declaring independence” has not been crossed as yet, giving no justification to adopt such an option. &nbsp; 
 
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Taiwan with its national spirit, determined armed forces and US backing is unlikely to give a walkover. Chinese amphibious capabilities to capture Taiwan are doubtful, more so if US warships are around. China has enough missile arsenals to destroy Taiwan, but such massive destruction of Han Chinese (95 per cent of Taiwanese population is Han), who have relations, investments and inseparable linkages with their relatives in mainland and vice versa will not go well with a domestic population of the mainland.&nbsp;

China is Taiwan's largest trading partner, which has replaced the US as No 1 destination for Taiwanese export accounting for approximately 40 per cent of total exports, with Taiwan having a trade surplus of approximately $2.27 billion with China. A cross-strait war is, therefore, not in Chinese economic interest.&nbsp;

Getting Taiwanese under its wings will also bring a fresh democratic wave in China, with Hong Kong already on the boil. Taiwanese people do not want to sacrifice their democratic freedom and prosperity, which is the main reason for the success of Tsai.&nbsp;

US involvement

PRC may keep claiming Taiwan to be its domestic issue, but it has much greater external dimensions. Diplomatically the US may claim to follow ‘One China Policy’ but it treats Taiwan no less than an ally.&nbsp;The Taiwan Relation Act,1973, Taiwan Travel Act signed last year, Sale of State of the Art Weaponry and joint exercises justify the statement. US will always like to trade and strategically partner with democratic Taiwan outside Beijing’s influence, and not Taiwan under CCP.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Use of force by the PLA towards Taiwan may not prompt Washington to declare war immediately, but it could join forces with its allies in the region to use their sea and air advantages to cut off Beijing’s maritime lifeline in and outside the South China Sea. Taking Taiwan by force, therefore involves mobilisation of all its combat resources, expecting an escalation from limited war to an all-out war, as the operation amounts to crossing US redline of “No Change in Status Quo of Taiwan”. China has to cater to the repercussions of its strategic miscalculations. Economically Chinese heavy reliance on the US dollar is far from over, and such a war over Taiwan would be a massive economic blow for China, that would see capital flooding out, and companies moving of the country, much sooner than it thought.&nbsp; 
 
&nbsp;(Disclaimer: The opinions expressed above are the personal views of the author and do not reflect the views of ZMCL)&nbsp; 
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According to a survey carried out from April 21 to May 28 in Taiwan, 75.3 per cent people consider themselves "Taiwanese," 20 per cent selected both Taiwan and China and only 4.

According to a survey carried out from April 21 to May 28 in Taiwan, 75.3 per cent people consider themselves "Taiwanese," 20 per cent selected both Taiwan and China and only 4.7 per cent think of themselves as Chinese. The survey clearly indicates the rejuvenation of nationalism in Taiwan post thumping victory of President Tsai in January 20 elections. The Chinese government, since Tsai's re-election as the President, has left no stone unturned to coerce Taiwan to prevent Tsai crossing the red line of declaring independence. Furthermore, in a statement, People's Republic of China (PRC) omitted the world ‘Peaceful’ while talking about reunification of Taiwan and this gave rise to the media buzz that Beijing seems to be looking at the unification of Taiwan by force. The speculation was also backed by PLA’s military posturing in Taiwan Strait along with some exercises of amphibious operations. Taiwan's position President Tsai Ing-wen in her inaugural address, after being sworn-in on May 20, vowed to continue efforts to push for peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait, adding that the nation would not accept Beijing’s “one country, two systems” framework. This has certainly set the alarm bells ringing in Beijing. Taiwan also outperformed most of the other societies worldwide in containing the coronavirus. Taiwan has earned global goodwill despite Beijing's coercion, as China continues to earn global anger by continued aggression and over adventurism. Taiwan’s free grants of medical equipment worldwide dented Beijing’s PR campaign of profiteering out of pandemic through its ‘Health Silk Road’. This track record not only spurred renewed calls for Taiwan to be allowed to join last month’s World Health Assembly, but made a mark for future discussions, as a global consensus seems to be emerging for Taiwan’s access to the WHO and other multilateral agencies. Also Read: Why does India need to back Taiwan’s reentry to the World Health Assembly? Taiwan has own reasons to demand a national status. Ever since Communist Party of China (CPC) took control over the Peoples Republic of China (PRC) and Republic of China (ROC) government fled to Taiwan in 1949, Taiwanese historians maintain that they represent entire China and lost the mainland to PRC in a civil war, which has not yet been officially declared to be over. The Convention on Rights and Duties of States signed in Montevideo on 26 December, 1933, is the key document on statehood. According to Article 1 of this Convention a state has “a) A permanent population; b) A defined territory; c) Government; and d) Capacity to enter into relations with the other states.” Taiwan clearly meets these requirements for statehood. It’s a democratic society, having elected government, own constitution, own defence forces, own currency and strong economy. Taiwan is a member of WTO, Pacific Economic Cooperation Council, Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation Forum as Chinese Taipei, and has been participating in Olympics by the same name so far. Being an economic and technological giant, Taiwan aspires for greater position and role in the international environment. In Taiwan, the DPP government did not seem to be intimidated despite Chinese aircraft carrier moving in Taiwan Strait. In fact, Taiwan daringly rejected China's coercion and stood in support of Hong Kong protestors. It promises continued support to political activists fighting for democracy of self-ruled Hong Kong by considering granting of asylum to them. Chinese Stakes Beijing’s anger prompted some CPC supporters to think of using the pandemic situation for reunification outside the peaceful domain. In my opinion, attempting to take Taiwan by force does not make any strategic sense internationally as well as domestically. It has all the negatives and no positive except false bravado, with bright chances of loss of face globally and domestically. Chinese strategist Qiao Liang, a retired PLA Air Force Major General, has warned that the coronavirus pandemic should not be seen as a chance for Beijing to take back Taiwan by force.  Chinese redline of “Taiwan going nuclear/declaring independence” has not been crossed as yet, giving no justification to adopt such an option. Also Read: By excluding Taiwan, WHO remains a flawed organisation Taiwan with its national spirit, determined armed forces and US backing is unlikely to give a walkover. Chinese amphibious capabilities to capture Taiwan are doubtful, more so if US warships are around. China has enough missile arsenals to destroy Taiwan, but such massive destruction of Han Chinese (95 per cent of Taiwanese population is Han), who have relations, investments and inseparable linkages with their relatives in mainland and vice versa will not go well with a domestic population of the mainland. China is Taiwan's largest trading partner, which has replaced the US as No 1 destination for Taiwanese export accounting for approximately 40 per cent of total exports, with Taiwan having a trade surplus of approximately $2.27 billion with China. A cross-strait war is, therefore, not in Chinese economic interest. Getting Taiwanese under its wings will also bring a fresh democratic wave in China, with Hong Kong already on the boil. Taiwanese people do not want to sacrifice their democratic freedom and prosperity, which is the main reason for the success of Tsai. US involvement PRC may keep claiming Taiwan to be its domestic issue, but it has much greater external dimensions. Diplomatically the US may claim to follow ‘One China Policy’ but it treats Taiwan no less than an ally. The Taiwan Relation Act,1973, Taiwan Travel Act signed last year, Sale of State of the Art Weaponry and joint exercises justify the statement. US will always like to trade and strategically partner with democratic Taiwan outside Beijing’s influence, and not Taiwan under CCP. Use of force by the PLA towards Taiwan may not prompt Washington to declare war immediately, but it could join forces with its allies in the region to use their sea and air advantages to cut off Beijing’s maritime lifeline in and outside the South China Sea. Taking Taiwan by force, therefore involves mobilisation of all its combat resources, expecting an escalation from limited war to an all-out war, as the operation amounts to crossing US redline of “No Change in Status Quo of Taiwan”. China has to cater to the repercussions of its strategic miscalculations. Economically Chinese heavy reliance on the US dollar is far from over, and such a war over Taiwan would be a massive economic blow for China, that would see capital flooding out, and companies moving of the country, much sooner than it thought. (Disclaimer: The opinions expressed above are the personal views of the author and do not reflect the views of ZMCL)

Why CPC’s rhetoric of invading Taiwan by force doesn’t make strategic sense for China

The Trump administration on Friday gave "national interest waiver" to four countries, including <a href="http://www.wionews.com/south-asia/pakistan-plans-to-relax-visa-policy-in-bid-to-revive-tourism-185822">Pakistan</a>, which was designated as "countries of particular concern" for having engaged in or tolerated severe violations of religious freedom.

The four countries <a href="http://www.wionews.com/south-asia/pakistan-issues-export-control-list-of-goods-technologies-related-to-nuclear-biological-weapons-185560">Pakistan</a>, Saudi Arabia, Tajikistan and Turkmenistan along with Burma, China, Eritrea, Iran, North Korea and Sudan were last month named as "countries of particular concern" (CPC) by Secretary of State Mike Pompeo for their gross violation of religious freedom.&nbsp;

Such a designation under the International Religious Freedom Act of 1998, would have automatically attracted sanctions and other punitive measures from the United States.

Prominent among these include designations or sanctions against individuals and organisations responsible for the suppression of freedom in these countries.

However, these sanctions and designations can be done away with a waiver as required in the "important national interest of the United States" as per section 407 of International Religious Freedom Act.

In a federal notification, Pompeo gave national interest waiver to the four countries.

For other countries, including Burma and China, the existing restrictions like export control would continue, a federal notification said.

The Secretary of State also designated Comoros, Russia and Uzbekistan as "special watch list" countries for engaging in or tolerating severe violations of religious freedom, it said.&nbsp;

The Trump administration on Friday gave "national interest waiver" to four countries, including Pakistan, which was designated as "countries of particular concern" for having engaged in or tolerated severe violations of religious freedom.

The Trump administration on Friday gave "national interest waiver" to four countries, including Pakistan, which was designated as "countries of particular concern" for having engaged in or tolerated severe violations of religious freedom. The four countries Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Tajikistan and Turkmenistan along with Burma, China, Eritrea, Iran, North Korea and Sudan were last month named as "countries of particular concern" (CPC) by Secretary of State Mike Pompeo for their gross violation of religious freedom. Such a designation under the International Religious Freedom Act of 1998, would have automatically attracted sanctions and other punitive measures from the United States. Prominent among these include designations or sanctions against individuals and organisations responsible for the suppression of freedom in these countries. However, these sanctions and designations can be done away with a waiver as required in the "important national interest of the United States" as per section 407 of International Religious Freedom Act. In a federal notification, Pompeo gave national interest waiver to the four countries. For other countries, including Burma and China, the existing restrictions like export control would continue, a federal notification said. The Secretary of State also designated Comoros, Russia and Uzbekistan as "special watch list" countries for engaging in or tolerating severe violations of religious freedom, it said.

US gives national interest waiver to Pakistan on CPC designation

As Chinese President Xi Jinping is set to solidify his rule with an unlimited tenure, he was all praise for the one-party system furthered by the ruling Communist Party saying that it prevented rotation of power and &quot;nasty competition&quot; among political parties in a multi-party democracy.

The system of multi-party cooperation and political consultation led by the Communist Party of China (CPC) is &quot;a great contribution to the political civilisation of humanity,&quot; Xi told delegates from some of the small political parties which functioned in a low key manner under the shadows of the CPC.

The Chinese system is new, Xi said, because it unites all political parties and people without party affiliation toward a common goal, effectively preventing the flaws of the absence of oversight in one-party rule, or &quot;power rotation and nasty competition among multiple political parties,&quot; state-run Xinhua news agency reported today.

It steers away from another weakness of the old-fashioned party system, in which decision making and governance, confined by interests of different political parties, classes, regions and groups, tears the society apart, he said. 
Chinese leaders in the past have vowed not to ape the western political systems.

Xi was speaking at a joint panel discussion yesterday with &quot;political advisors&quot; from the China Democratic League and the China Zhi Gong Party, those without party affiliation and those from the sector of returned overseas Chinese, at the first session of the advisory body the Chinese People&#39;s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), the Xinhua report said.

His comments came as the Chinese Parliament, the National People?s Congress (NPC), began its two-week long annual session today with a legislative agenda which included ratifying a constitutional amendment removing the two-term rule for the President and Vice President.

The rule followed by the CPC for over two decades to prevent dictatorial ruler emerging from the ranks as well as to promote collective leadership effectively removes the last hurdle for 64-year-old Xi to continue beyond the end of his second term in 2023 and possibly for life.

Xi is already regarded as the most powerful leader of China after Chairman Mao Zedong as he held the posts of head of the CPC, the military and the Presidency.

The NPC was also expected to endorse another draft constitutional amendment to enshrine Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era in the fundamental law.

This would ensure that Xi&#39;s name is written into the Constitution making him on par with Mao.

The draft suggests Xi Jinping thought be juxtaposed with Marxism-Leninism, Mao Zedong Thought, Deng Xiaoping Theory, and the Theory of Three Represents as a new guiding theory in the preamble of the Constitution, Xinhua said.

The name of Xi and his thought figured numerous times in the annual work report read out Premier Li Keqiang today at the opening session of the NPC, which observers said conferred to Xi the status and authority which was enjoyed by Mao during the heydays of China?s revolution which brought CPC to power in 1949.

Since then CPC remained the only ruling party. In the subsequent years, it permitted eight non-Communist parties which functioned under the shadows and authority of CPC.

Xi said the Chinese system is new because it combines Marxist political party theories with China&#39;s reality, and truly, extensively and in the long term represents fundamental interests of all people and all ethnic groups and fulfills their aspiration, avoiding the defects of the old-fashioned party system which represents only a selective few or the vested interest.

The system also pools ideas and suggestions through institutional, procedural and develops a scientific and democratic decision-making mechanism, he said.

Fitting China&#39;s reality and fine traditional culture, it is &quot;a great contribution to the political civilisation of humanity,&quot; he said.

Xi said upholding the CPC leadership was not meant to do away with democracy. Instead, it aims to create a form of democracy that is broader and more effective, he said.

The CPC-led system of multiparty cooperation and political consultation stresses both the CPC leadership and socialist democracy which features political consultation, participation in the deliberation of state affairs, and democratic supervision, he said.

Acknowledging their contribution to achievements made in the past five years, Xi called on non-communist parties and people without party affiliation to enhance confidence in the path, theory, system, and culture of socialism with

Chinese characteristics, consolidate political orientation and actively offer their suggestions.

Non-communist parties and people without party affiliation should act as good consultants, aides, and co-workers of the CPC while improving their capability of consultation, he said.

He urged intellectuals to set the example of upholding socialist core values and organisations of returned overseas Chinese to unite and mobilise overseas Chinese.

Nearly 3,000 legislators from around the country will attend the two-week gathering of NPC in Beijing.

Xi is already regarded as the most powerful leader of China after Chairman Mao Zedong as he held the posts of head of the CPC, the military and the Presidency

As Chinese President Xi Jinping is set to solidify his rule with an unlimited tenure, he was all praise for the one-party system furthered by the ruling Communist Party saying that it prevented rotation of power and "nasty competition" among political parties in a multi-party democracy. The system of multi-party cooperation and political consultation led by the Communist Party of China (CPC) is "a great contribution to the political civilisation of humanity," Xi told delegates from some of the small political parties which functioned in a low key manner under the shadows of the CPC. The Chinese system is new, Xi said, because it unites all political parties and people without party affiliation toward a common goal, effectively preventing the flaws of the absence of oversight in one-party rule, or "power rotation and nasty competition among multiple political parties," state-run Xinhua news agency reported today. It steers away from another weakness of the old-fashioned party system, in which decision making and governance, confined by interests of different political parties, classes, regions and groups, tears the society apart, he said. Chinese leaders in the past have vowed not to ape the western political systems. Xi was speaking at a joint panel discussion yesterday with "political advisors" from the China Democratic League and the China Zhi Gong Party, those without party affiliation and those from the sector of returned overseas Chinese, at the first session of the advisory body the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), the Xinhua report said. His comments came as the Chinese Parliament, the National People?s Congress (NPC), began its two-week long annual session today with a legislative agenda which included ratifying a constitutional amendment removing the two-term rule for the President and Vice President. The rule followed by the CPC for over two decades to prevent dictatorial ruler emerging from the ranks as well as to promote collective leadership effectively removes the last hurdle for 64-year-old Xi to continue beyond the end of his second term in 2023 and possibly for life. Xi is already regarded as the most powerful leader of China after Chairman Mao Zedong as he held the posts of head of the CPC, the military and the Presidency. The NPC was also expected to endorse another draft constitutional amendment to enshrine Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era in the fundamental law. This would ensure that Xi's name is written into the Constitution making him on par with Mao. The draft suggests Xi Jinping thought be juxtaposed with Marxism-Leninism, Mao Zedong Thought, Deng Xiaoping Theory, and the Theory of Three Represents as a new guiding theory in the preamble of the Constitution, Xinhua said. The name of Xi and his thought figured numerous times in the annual work report read out Premier Li Keqiang today at the opening session of the NPC, which observers said conferred to Xi the status and authority which was enjoyed by Mao during the heydays of China?s revolution which brought CPC to power in 1949. Since then CPC remained the only ruling party. In the subsequent years, it permitted eight non-Communist parties which functioned under the shadows and authority of CPC. Xi said the Chinese system is new because it combines Marxist political party theories with China's reality, and truly, extensively and in the long term represents fundamental interests of all people and all ethnic groups and fulfills their aspiration, avoiding the defects of the old-fashioned party system which represents only a selective few or the vested interest. The system also pools ideas and suggestions through institutional, procedural and develops a scientific and democratic decision-making mechanism, he said. Fitting China's reality and fine traditional culture, it is "a great contribution to the political civilisation of humanity," he said. Xi said upholding the CPC leadership was not meant to do away with democracy. Instead, it aims to create a form of democracy that is broader and more effective, he said. The CPC-led system of multiparty cooperation and political consultation stresses both the CPC leadership and socialist democracy which features political consultation, participation in the deliberation of state affairs, and democratic supervision, he said. Acknowledging their contribution to achievements made in the past five years, Xi called on non-communist parties and people without party affiliation to enhance confidence in the path, theory, system, and culture of socialism with Chinese characteristics, consolidate political orientation and actively offer their suggestions. Non-communist parties and people without party affiliation should act as good consultants, aides, and co-workers of the CPC while improving their capability of consultation, he said. He urged intellectuals to set the example of upholding socialist core values and organisations of returned overseas Chinese to unite and mobilise overseas Chinese. Nearly 3,000 legislators from around the country will attend the two-week gathering of NPC in Beijing.

Chinese President Xi Jinping praises Communist Party rule, says multi-party democracy promotes nasty competition

Wang Qishan, 69, <a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/new-era-in-china-president-xi-unveils-new-politburo-members-22861">the feared anti-corruption &#39;czar&#39; who left China&#39;s Communist Party</a> during this month&#39;s party congress is likely to be appointed vice-president next year at President Xi&#39;s request, the Nikkei&nbsp;Asian Review quoted Hong Kong&#39;s Sing Tao Daily newspaper as saying.

Wang Qishan, a close aide of<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/chinas-communist-party-endorses-president-xi-for-second-five-year-term-22790"> President Xi in the Communist Party, was known as the &#39;second most powerful&#39;</a> person in the Communist Party, stepped down from the party&#39;s Standing Committee last week as President Xi undertook a major reshuffle of the party structure at the top with new faces as China&#39;s newly-elected president set out a new five-year term.

Just Xi and Premier Li Keqiang are part of the new Standing Committee, rest of the five members are new members expected to take major decisions as China begins a new era under Xi&#39;s supreme leadership.&nbsp;

Wang Qishan was responsible for crackdown on corruption in a big way with several party big-wigs being sent to prison. Reports said Wang retired from Politburo Standing Committee as he had reached the &quot;unofficial retirement age&quot;, most CPC leaders retire at the age of 68 which is the &quot;unwritten rule&quot; in the Communist Party of China.

There were reports of Wang taking over the National Security Commission (NSC) but the powerful CPC official decided to keep himself out of party politics altogether.

Wang Qishan was responsible for crackdown on corruption in a big way with several party big-wigs being sent to prison.

Wang Qishan, 69, the feared anti-corruption 'czar' who left China's Communist Party during this month's party congress is likely to be appointed vice-president next year at President Xi's request, the Nikkei Asian Review quoted Hong Kong's Sing Tao Daily newspaper as saying. Wang Qishan, a close aide of President Xi in the Communist Party, was known as the 'second most powerful' person in the Communist Party, stepped down from the party's Standing Committee last week as President Xi undertook a major reshuffle of the party structure at the top with new faces as China's newly-elected president set out a new five-year term. Just Xi and Premier Li Keqiang are part of the new Standing Committee, rest of the five members are new members expected to take major decisions as China begins a new era under Xi's supreme leadership. Wang Qishan was responsible for crackdown on corruption in a big way with several party big-wigs being sent to prison. Reports said Wang retired from Politburo Standing Committee as he had reached the "unofficial retirement age", most CPC leaders retire at the age of 68 which is the "unwritten rule" in the Communist Party of China. There were reports of Wang taking over the National Security Commission (NSC) but the powerful CPC official decided to keep himself out of party politics altogether.

Wang Qishan, anti-corruption czar, may become China's next vice-president: Report

China&#39;s Communist Party<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/chinas-xi-pledges-to-build-modern-socialist-country-ruled-by-party-but-open-to-world-22592"> has endorsed a second five-year term for President Xi Jinping</a> at the end of its week-long conference held every five years.

Five new members will be elected to the seven-member Standing Committee of the Communist Party of China(CPC).

The new Standing Committee members would be announced tomorrow.

The Communist Party also added President Xi Jinping&#39;s name to its constitution confirming his status as China&#39;s&nbsp;most powerful leader.

Xi presided over the closing session of the party&#39;s congress as 2,300 delegates unanimously approved the constitutional amendment, putting his name alongside Mao and Deng Xiaoping.

President Xi Jinping, 64, and Li Keqiang, 62, would continue to head the government. The duo had come to power in 2012 and are now set to continue till 2022.

Five new members will be elected to the seven-member Standing Committee of the Communist Party of China.

China's Communist Party has endorsed a second five-year term for President Xi Jinping at the end of its week-long conference held every five years. Five new members will be elected to the seven-member Standing Committee of the Communist Party of China(CPC). The new Standing Committee members would be announced tomorrow. The Communist Party also added President Xi Jinping's name to its constitution confirming his status as China's most powerful leader. Xi presided over the closing session of the party's congress as 2,300 delegates unanimously approved the constitutional amendment, putting his name alongside Mao and Deng Xiaoping. President Xi Jinping, 64, and Li Keqiang, 62, would continue to head the government. The duo had come to power in 2012 and are now set to continue till 2022.

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