ChinaTalk 6th Plenum: Open Source CCP
Nov 16, 2021
Manoj Kewalramani, head of China research at the Takshashila Institution and author of 'Smokeless War,' dives deep into the implications of the 6th Plenary Meeting of the CCP. He discusses the evolving narratives of power under Xi Jinping and the role of the People's Daily in shaping public perception. Kewalramani also shares insights on designing a course to decode the CCP, emphasizing the intricacies of engaging with Chinese political dynamics. Tune in to uncover how historical revisions and cultural shifts reflect the party's future direction.
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CCP's Use of History
- The CCP uses history not to reflect on the past, but to shape the present and future.
- Xi Jinping aims to consolidate power by portraying his rule as a continuation of the party's successes.
Deng's Approach to History
- Deng Xiaoping's era saw more open admission of mistakes, like the Cultural Revolution.
- Deng's narrative balanced acknowledging Mao's errors with maintaining faith in the CCP.
Xi's Infallibility Narrative
- Xi Jinping's approach papers over mistakes, like the initial handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.
- While acknowledging risks, he projects an image of CCP infallibility.