Xi Jinping Emerges Victorious in Power Struggle as Li Keqiang Mysteriously Dies
New Tang Dynasty News, Beijing time, March 10, 2024 – The power struggle within the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) between Xi Jinping and Li Keqiang has come to a dramatic conclusion with the mysterious death of Li Keqiang. Following this event, the status of the CCP’s State Council has been significantly diminished, with several top officials, including Prime Minister Li Qiang and Vice Prime Minister Ding Xuexiang, being eliminated from the National People’s Congress Presidium list.
The recent announcement of the presidium list for the second session of the 14th National People’s Congress revealed that only five of the seven Standing Committee members of the Political Bureau of the CCP remain on the list. Interestingly, both Li Qiang and Ding Xuexiang, who were prominent figures in the State Council system, have been removed from the list this year.
This drastic change in the presidium list signifies a shift in power dynamics within the CCP, with Xi Jinping solidifying his position as the top leader. The removal of several high-ranking officials, including members of the State Council, indicates a consolidation of power under Xi Jinping’s leadership.
The demotion of the State Council and the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection, both once powerful entities within the CCP, further emphasize this shift in power dynamics. The State Council has now been relegated to an “executive agency” under the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China.
The repercussions of these developments are far-reaching, not only within the CCP but also for the governance and decision-making processes in China. The cancellation of the Prime Minister’s press conference after the “Two Sessions” of the CCP symbolizes the centralization of power under Xi Jinping’s leadership.
As the dust settles on this power struggle, the implications for the future of the CCP and China’s political landscape remain uncertain. With Xi Jinping emerging victorious, the balance of power within the party has shifted significantly, setting the stage for potential further changes in the coming years.
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