Chinese Communist Party Congress: Xi Jinping prepares to rule for life | A World Special

The biggest event in China's political calendar, the 20th Communist Party Congress takes place inside Beijing's Great Hall of the People. It's all but guaranteed that Xi Jinping will get another five years as party boss. But this historic congress has the hallmarks of a coronation with expectations he is preparing to rule China for life. In this special edition of The World special edition Beverley O'Connor, takes you behind the stage and seeks to understand how the congress will affect China, its people, and Beijing's actions on the world stage for years to come. Experts panelists join the show including China Director of The Economist Corporate Network Mattie Bekink, ABC bilingual journalist Bang Xiao, The Little Red Podcast's Graeme Smith, ABC's East Asia correspondent Bill Birtles, and reports from the ABC's Joyce Cheng and Tahlea Aualiitia.

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[meejinhuang]

Calling themselves communist is a complete joke.

[xrc]

It's CPC not CCP. CAN'T you get it right?

[goodfella]

Xi doesn't want to rule for life, but he surely wants to leave an important mark in Chinese history like his predecessors did since Mao, Deng, Jiang and Hu; and like all the great kings and emperors in Chinese history. Unification of the country is the single most glorious achievement a leader can ever make for the country and its people. In all Chinese historical accounts, the ones who unified the country (no matter by force or other means) are praised highly and remembered by generations. The ones that lost territories or bent the knees to the barbarians are hated and ashamed by all. Xi wants to achieve the highest honor in his third term, and us the people are supporting and marching with him and his congress. This is the mindset of Chinese people, the ancient civilization and one of the most resilient race. Deal with it, the west! Your time is over!

[TaiwanNationStatusQuo]

His title is chairman not president he's not a legitimate president

[alexhan]

China's diplomatic strategy has changed from "Don't bully us!" to " Don't resist our bulling"...

[oCalumo]

For an hour long piece, this is all very surface level.

[rmw]

The guy loves a glass of aged wisky. Drink up GG Drink up.

[JeremAl]

Could you speak more about their plans to pollute less, renewable energy, investment strategies, subsidies, AI and all?! It’s important

[lokechanmun]

It is not how long you rule but how well. Singapore's Lee Kuan Yew was Prime Minister for 31 years while Trump was President for just 4 years. Look at the results and not the format.

[chingsemjohn]

rule for life? what a democracy of one rule

[geopaulet]

Good for president Xi. Much respect for him.

[BillRaffertyPlus]

Wonder how long it will take before this comments trail is locked 🔒 ?

[simonkelly]

Emperor Xi is not going to give up Communist dynasty

[ssff]

CCP is becoming more and more like USA.

[samlim]

This male reporter in Taiwan is reporting on hearsay , very.sad .

[janakrajpathak]

follower of redcold mud for life walking target is good.Basic tea and international peace.

[antoniochang]

Well done President Xi for third term. Roosevelt also served 3 terms as well as many UK prime ministers. Congratulations

[sinistrologue]

Slave mentality - give in to the bully.

[benjaminthame]

While the ABC comments are open why doesn't the ABC ask the Prime Minister what his reaction would be to China invading Taiwan. Yet again that question might be to hard for the most woke Australian news channel.

[goodfreelance]

oh Shut up ABC, US deputy sheriff, go back to room ;)