China’s Communist Party Bets on Youth on 100th Anniversary

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As the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) marks 100 years on July 1, President Xi Jinping looks stronger than ever. But succession questions and growing apathy among China’s youth are looming challenges.

Over the past century, perhaps the Communist Party’s greatest strength has been its ability to adapt and change. From the Long March that propelled Mao Zedong’s rise to Deng Xiaoping’s economic reforms following famines during the Cultural Revolution, leaders of the CCP have thrown ideology aside when necessary to stay in power.

Under President Xi Jinping, who in 2017 declared China “stands tall and firm in the East,” the party has upended presidential succession norms, clamped down on internal discussion and seen a rising wealth gap prompt more young people to embrace “lying flat” -- effectively opting out of the rat race and adopting a minimalist lifestyle.

Within China, the number of births last year fell to the lowest level since 1961, adding pressure to boost productivity and keep growth humming. Skyrocketing real estate prices, rising debt and increased competition for the best schools and jobs are prompting younger people to lose hope in Xi’s “Chinese dream.”

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The use of the word "bet" reveals a pathetic intent of this video.

ParkerAt
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CCP don't bet, CCP put their weights in all the aspects.

asongslove
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As long as they give 10% to “The Big Guy”💯

james
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The best part of being a commy is minimum wage laws yet it wasn't reported on.

randypullman
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Yea they are. They are betting on America’s youth

maxthc
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Q: How does it feel to be ruled by the Communist Party of China?
A: It feels like you have a Republican President, a Republican House, and a Republican Senate, forever.

Make China Great Again! MCGA!!

xerxes
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This sounds crazy, BUT, taking Taiwan on the 100 year anniversary is what scares me! This would amp up their war machine.

mooseymoo
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Kinda like Germany in the early-1930s.

TheKingofLimbs
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Gotta spread their evil to the next generation

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