NPC 2023: Top 3 Takeaway

The NPC this year was notably different due to political shifts. Xi Jinping secured a third term, reshuffling leadership to place loyalists in key positions, eliminating potential successors. This marks a shift from collective leadership to a more centralized power structure. The government is being restructured to prioritize party control over state institutions, which could lead to risks if policies are poorly implemented. On the global stage, China is becoming more assertive and self-reliant, especially in response to perceived US efforts to contain its development. This inward focus could make China more formidable.

What significant change did President Xi Jinping secure to maintain his power?

How has the restructuring of government bureaucracy in China prioritized party control?

In what ways did Xi Jinping's leadership differ from the collective leadership approach used in China?

What are the implications of a more assertive China on the world stage?

What challenges does China face as it becomes more inward looking?