Commentary: Zero-COVID lockdowns throw China's political preparations into turmoil - CNA

The long zero-COVID lockdown in Shanghai, quarantine in Beijing and restrictions across China have complicated President Xi Jinping’s plan for a smooth transition to his third term at the Chinese Communist Party’s congress later this year, says Christian Le M…

Li Qiang is, or perhaps was, in a strong position for promotion to the Politburo Standing Committee. He is of the right age, at 63 well below the retirement cut-off and a strong ally to Xi Jinping, h… [+1494 chars]

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