Communist Officials Spy on Each Other as Power Struggle Intensifies

Chinese leader Xi Jinping (R) arrives with Premier Li Keqiang (L) and members of the Politburo Standing Committee for a reception at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on the eve of China's National Day on Sept. 30, 2021. Greg Baker/AFP

Commentary

Wiretapping political opponents plays a significant role in the power struggle among Chinese Communist Party (CCP) officials.