Chinese communist party divided over Zero Covid Policy, claims internatio

Beijing: Differences within the leadership of the Chinese communist party over the Zero Covid Policy imposed by President Xi Jinping are becoming visible. The contrasting stands of Chinese President Jinping and Prime Minister Keqiang are putting the Chinese economy under stress. International media and analysts provided an inference based on statements from Chinese government sources. Previously, reports of rising displeasure and discontent within the Chinese population due to the Zero Covid Policy were published.

A strict lockdown has been imposed in the capital city of Beijing and Shanghai to curb the outbreak of the new Corona variant. President Jinping has imposed the Zero Covid Policy. The affected residents from these contaminant zones have been forced to live in the metal box. Videos of citizens in Shanghai committing suicide out of frustration due to the Zero Covid Policy mandates have been published. This policy has delivered a strong blow to the industry output. The Chinese analysts have predicted a severe impact of this policy on the Chinese economy.

It is quite evident that Prime Minister Keqiang is not in agreement with the policy of President Jinping. Prime Minister Keqiang has issued instructions to implement policies to strengthen the economy and achieve the targeted growth rate. But the senior Chinese officials and government employees are confessing that the President’s Zero Covid policy is a hurdle to meet the Prime Minister’s expectations. Bloomberg, the US news agency, reported this, quoting eight Chinese officials. This has created major confusion among the Chinese officials. The officials are uncertain whether to follow orders from the President or the Prime Minister.

The government officials believe that although Prime Minister Keqiang is planning policies for bringing the Chinese economy back on track, he is not receiving the requisite support from the administration. The Chinese government news agency reported that a seven-member executive committee had ordered action against the people speaking against or raising questions over the policies of President Jinping. The US news agency has highlighted this and pointed out that Keqiang has expressed his displeasure over this.

A special conference of the Chinese leadership is scheduled to be held at the end of this year. The Chinese communist party is unlikely to offer any concessions in the Covid Policy before that. The international analysts claim that despite having differences with President Jinping, the communist party will not go against him. The mention of Prime Minister Keqiang has increased in the mouthpiece of the communist party, and there is a decline in the mention of President Jinping. But the international analysts are pointing out that there are no indications of Prime Minister Keqiang receiving complete support against President Jinping.

The communist party of China has never allowed any outside exposure to their internal political differences. However, the scenario seems to be changing now. The reports of discrepancies between Jinping and Keqiang exemplify this change. If this political discord influences internal Chinese politics, then there will be severe repercussions, not only in China but also around the globe.