As the Fifth Plenum of the Chinese Communist Party approaches, unusual signals are once again emerging regarding senior personnel changes and the dynamics within the officialdom.
Recently, the official website of the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection unexpectedly disclosed that two deputy secretaries, Xiao Pei and Fu Kui, had been dismissed months ago. It is worth noting that both of them were former associates of Wang Qishan, and the official wording used this time differs from the past, attracting attention from the public.
At the same time, the Chinese Communist Party’s official media unusually brought up doubts such as “excessive anti-corruption efforts” and “constraining the hands and feet of officials.” Why is the official response to these voices coming before the convening of the Fifth Plenum? Is the ongoing party rectification for many years encountering resistance within the officialdom?
Moreover, a long-standing legal battle involving Huawei is about to enter a crucial stage in the United States. The US prosecution accuses Huawei of long-term theft of trade secrets and violation of sanctions, once again placing the documents signed by Meng Wanzhou in the spotlight.
Amid the continued sluggishness of the Chinese economy, some young people from Northeast China who had once ventured south are starting to return to their hometowns. However, the low cost of living has not solved their survival dilemma. Some people can’t help but lament: after returning to the Northeast, they can afford to live here, but they can’t earn money, so how can they survive?
“The Moment of Good News” production team