Hello everyone, welcome to “News Perspective.” Today’s focus is on the recent revelations that Xi Jinping is having sleepless nights out of fear of a Soviet-style collapse. Snowfall in various regions during the National Day holiday, leading to the arrest of citizens for sharing videos of “Xi’an snowfall.” Satirical shows in China critique workplace life likened to ‘oxen and horses.’ The increase in human rights incidents in China labeled as ‘leeks’ and ‘human mines.’
On October 1st, marking the 75th anniversary of the CCP’s founding, various exhibitions were held across Beijing with giant peaches set up to symbolize longevity. According to analysis by British media, Xi Jinping, the CCP leader, is concerned about the longevity of his party’s rule.
On September 30th, The Economist published an article titled “Fear of a Soviet-style collapse keeping Xi Jinping awake at night,” comparing the length of CCP’s rule surpassing the USSR. Xi Jinping seems worried about the risk of China falling into a Soviet-style decline.
Following the 1989 Tiananmen Square incident, Xi Jinping appears more focused on ideological and organizational discipline flaws within the Communist Party compared to Deng Xiaoping, who initiated economic reforms in 1992. Political purges have intensified, suppressing civil society.
Despite the recent large-scale stimulus policies announced by the CCP to boost the economy ahead of the 75th anniversary of its founding, long-term effects are doubted by international economic experts due to the struggling Chinese economy. The recent wave of purges, including high-ranking officials handpicked by Xi Jinping, reflects internal struggles.
Xi Jinping’s concerns about regime collapse have been subtly hinted at, with reports of him quoting verses on national demise. Such expressions have deep historical and cultural roots, underscoring internal anxieties within the ruling party.
Additionally, unprecedented weather anomalies were observed across China during the National Day holiday. Beijing, Hebei, Shanxi, and other regions experienced unexpected snowfall. The arrest of a woman in Xi’an for posting a video of snowfall ignited public outrage over the regime’s oppressive measures.
The arrest prompted discussions on social media regarding the suppression of free speech and the pervasive fear created by the authorities. Such incidents reflect a larger pattern of control and oppression under the current regime.
The crackdown on freedom of speech is further exemplified by the recent setbacks faced by the stand-up comedy industry post the “Li Haoshi incident.” Comedian Xu Zhisheng’s satirical remarks on workplace instability quickly resonated with the public, highlighting the struggles faced by ordinary workers in the ever-demanding job market.
Moreover, the rise of phrases like “oxen and horses” and “human mines” in Chinese social media reflects the growing discontent among the labor force towards exploitative work conditions and lack of worker’s rights protection.
The surge in labor disputes and civil unrest in China has alarmed international labor organizations, pointing to systemic issues rooted in the imbalance of power and lack of worker representation in the country. The increasing number of rights violations and protests signify a growing discontent among the populace.
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