Xi has worked to systematically place officials with technical backgrounds in defense sector in key local government positions.
Beijing is trying to draw a balance between retaliating against threats from foreign governments and ensuring foreign investments
Beijing passed the Hong Kong National Security Law right before the 23rd anniversary of the handover. This is for both symbolic and practical reasons.
Beijing has expedited local leadership rejuvenation by doubling the number of provincial vice governors under the age of 50
China’s Hainan province announced a free trade port reform plan, the biggest market liberalization experiment by Xi’s administration by far.
The latest move is consistent with Beijing’s hardline stance in response to the political turmoil on the island since 2019.
