Commentary
On Oct. 23, the communiqué from the Chinese Communist Party’s Fourth Plenum dispelled many rumors, likely leaving observers disappointed. What some expected to be a decisive showdown within the Party instead ended in a stalemate.
Thinking About China
Opinion
Behind the Stalemate of the CCP’s Fourth Plenum
Although Xi Jinping emerged from the Plenum with all his titles intact, he may lack the power to elevate any of his loyalists to key positions.
Military officers and other delegates leave the opening session of the CPPCC at the Great Hall of the People on March 4, 2025 in Beijing, China. Kevin Frayer/Getty Images
Zhong Yuan
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Zhong Yuan is a researcher focused on China’s political system, the country’s democratization process, human rights situation, and Chinese citizens’ livelihood. He began writing commentaries for the Chinese-language edition of The Epoch Times in 2020.
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