Save time by listening to our audio articles as you multitaskFew analysts doubt that Mr Xi will begin an unprecedented third term after the party’s 20th congress, which will probably be held in the autumn. But it is safe to assume that his “zero-covid” policy, which this year has resulted in widespread lockdowns and swingeing damage to the economy, is causing political stress.
Analysis is not made easier by wishful thinking. There are probably many in the party and business elite who would like to see the back of Mr Xi. His anti-corruption campaign has targeted some 4m officials, including about 400 at or above the rank of deputy minister. Many intellectuals resent Mr Xi for tightening ideological controls and for his ruthless crushing of dissent. Among ordinary Chinese Mr Xi is widely admired as a strongman who has boosted China’s global clout.
Much of the recent rumour has focused on Mr Li’s visibility in state media, his warm words to businesspeople and his forthright remarks on China’s economy. On May 25th Mr Li said China’s economic difficulties were greater “in some aspects” than the initial impact of the pandemic in 2020.
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