By Prof. (Dr.) Srikanth Kondapalli
The Chinese are not strangers to their ministers disappearing or being dismissed.
In a sign of chinks in President Xi Jinping’s armour, there is, of late, turbulence in China’s political landscape. This is in sharp contrast to the signals of solidarity and unity put out a year ago at the 20th Communist Party Congress. While Xi jettisoned rival political factions in the all-powerful 7-member Politburo Standing Committee and the 24-member Politburo, there is definitely a push back, as can be seen from the fact that Xi has forced two of his close confidants out of office.
Originally Published : Deccan Herald, 8th October' 2023
Posted in SIS Blog with the Authorisation of the Author.
Prof. (Dr.) Srikanth Kondapalli is Dean of School of International Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, India