On September 3rd, the Chinese Communist Party is set to hold a “Victory Day Parade” with continuous disturbances to the people. Since Xi Jinping took office, military parades have become frequent with the expenses never being made public. Estimates ten years ago by Hong Kong media suggested it exceeded 20 billion yuan. Observers believe due to the lack of transparency in CCP operations, the current expenses may be two to three times higher than a decade ago, with hidden costs even more astonishing.
Recently, Beijing has been on edge with heightened security measures, including bag checks at hotels, armed police presence, and dissidents being sent on “forced vacations”. Human rights activists, dissident scholars, and rights lawyers across the country are under close surveillance.
Citizens have expressed concerns about the heightened security measures, with one Beijing resident criticizing the disruptions caused by the upcoming military parade.
A video circulating on social media from mainland China showed tight security measures on public buses in Beijing, with guards stationed on board.
There is growing discontent among the population with the high costs associated with the military parade, with some questioning the allocation of funds by the government.
Experts suggest that the costs involved in organizing such events are often underestimated, and the indirect impacts on daily life and business operations are far greater than the direct expenses incurred.
Despite calls for transparency in government spending, the CCP’s opaque nature makes it difficult for outsiders to fully assess the true extent of the funds allocated for events like the military parade.
In light of the economic challenges faced by China, some citizens question the prioritization of extravagant events like the military parade over addressing more pressing issues affecting the population.
As the CCP prepares for the “Victory Day Parade,” concerns have been raised about the political motivations behind such displays of military might, particularly in the context of strained international relations and internal dissent.
At a time when the Chinese economy is slowing down and there are reports of financial strain at the local level, the allocation of significant resources for events like military parades raises questions about the government’s priorities and its commitment to addressing the needs of the people.
Amid growing discontent and calls for greater accountability from the government, the upcoming military parade raises broader questions about governance and resource allocation in China.