CCP’s 20th Congress: Xi’s Return and Implications for the People’s Liberation Army

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News Article

Publication Title

CCP’s 20th Congress: Xi’s Return and Implications for the People’s Liberation Army

Abstract

The quinquennial National Congress of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) is typically the venue for political leadership changes and any restructuring of the country’s military apparatus. However, the 20th CCP Congress in October 2022 saw Chinese President Xi Jinping consolidate his control over the state and military. This brief seeks to understand what Xi’s third term as CCP chief and Central Military Commission chair will mean for the Chinese armed forces.

Publication Date

Spring 1-20-2023

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