The upcoming Third Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China has sparked a flurry of activity within the party, with numerous officials being investigated and sacked in recent weeks. The officialdom of the CCP is currently filled with a murderous atmosphere, as dozens of officials from various systems have been intensively dealt with. So, what exactly is happening within the Party and what message does Zhongnanhai want to convey to the outside world?
In a recent purge, several ministerial officials were sacked, including Tang Yijun, former Minister of Justice of the Communist Party of China, and Beijing Vice Mayor Gao Peng. The purge extended to the National Health Commission system, with many senior officials being sacked, such as former party secretary Ma Xiaowei. The CCP’s military industry system also faced purges, with multiple officials being investigated, including Li Zhaozhi, the former head of the Equipment Support Department.
Furthermore, at least 10 officials in Guangdong were sacked in one day, highlighting the swift and widespread nature of the purge. Additionally, more than 10 officials in the housing construction system and executives of 18 listed companies were also investigated and put on file.
The wave of investigations and sackings has led to speculation about the motives behind these actions. Some analysts believe that the CCP is deliberately creating a scary atmosphere in official circles to deter different internal voices and consolidate power. Others suggest that the upcoming Third Plenary Session of the Central Committee is driving these actions, as the party looks to shift blame for economic woes onto scapegoats within its ranks.
As the political landscape in China continues to shift, with tensions rising at the top levels of the party, the actions taken by the CCP are being closely watched both domestically and internationally. The Third Plenary Session, scheduled for July, is expected to shed light on the party’s future direction and priorities.
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