President Xi Jinping faces the politically risky task of pushing the CCP’s reform agenda against fierce opposition while the economy slows. By emphasizing Party control – through a crackdown on SOEs, government opponents, and critics in the media and academia – Xi seeks to maximize his ability to impose economic reforms while minimizing the risk of a challenge from conservative forces.
在经济放缓的背景下战胜反对者、推动中共的改革日程是习近平主席面临的高风险政治任务。习近平强调党的控制——通过打压国有企业、政府反对派和媒体和学界的批评——以此寻求推动改革能力最大化和保守派挑战风险最小化。