The common narrative about the Communist Party of China (CPC) is that even though it has been successful in eradicating extreme poverty, it has done so by exerting overwhelming control over the Chinese society. The Party has no doubt been praised for ushering in economic development, however, it has also drawn criticism for ruthlessly penalising any dissent shown against exercising such control. Many point out to certain sections of the elite speaking out against the tightening political control under the Chinese President Xi Jinping. It raises the question whether the Party is indeed failing if it can no longer elicit loyalty among its own members.
(Mis)Understanding the Communist Party of China’s Control (M.S. Prathibha, IDSA)
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