Li Qiang Hints at a Power Shift at China’s Fourth Plenum

Li Qiang Hints at a Power Shift at China’s Fourth Plenum

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China has finally announced its long-delayed Fourth Plenum, scheduled for October 20–23 in Beijing—and it could mark the start of Xi Jinping’s downfall. During his recent visit to New York, Premier Li Qiang signaled a major leadership change by reviving Wang Yang’s famous “U.S.–China marriage” metaphor—a message loaded with political meaning. Was it a diplomatic gesture or a sign that Xi will soon be replaced? In this episode, we decode Li’s hidden message, reveal the new power dynamics inside the CCP, and explain why the Fourth Plenum may end Xi’s rule.

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