Xi Jinping May Invade Taiwan to Shift Blame for Economic Turmoil: China Economic Analyst

Xi Jinping May Invade Taiwan to Shift Blame for Economic Turmoil: China Economic Analyst
Chinese Leader Xi Jinping raises his hand as he votes during the closing session of the 20th National Congress of the Chinese Communist Party at The Great Hall of People in Beijing, on Oct. 22, 2022. Kevin Frayer/Getty Images
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The Chinese leader Xi Jinping may launch an invasion of Taiwan after the national congress to shift blame for the regime’s economic turmoil, according to China economic analyst Antonio Graceffo.

In a report to the 20th National Congress of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), Xi has pledged to advance China’s economy while enforcing the zero-COVID policy. Yet reports emerge that the Chinese economy has been in such bad shape that Beijing could hardly offer a solution anytime soon.
Hannah Ng is a reporter covering U.S. and China news. She holds a master's degree in international and development economics from the University of Applied Science Berlin.
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