Shikha Aggarwal writes: The implications of the visit must be seen in the context of China’s national rejuvenation project, the legitimacy of the CCP, and Xi Jinping’s personal agenda.
Shikha Aggarwal writes: While Xi’s actions at maximising his authority have caused deep concerns within the higher echelons of the CCP, he by no means represents a novelty in Chinese elite politics in his quest for absolute power or his penchant for subverting norms.
Shikha Aggarwal writes: As the world grapples with Covid, China has been meticulously steering a version of the pandemic saga in which it emerges as the paragon of hope, good governance and international leadership.
The United Front Work Department (UFWD) influences national narratives by aligning or subverting popular opinion, legislation and policy decisions in congruence with the Communist Party of China’s agenda
