Taiwan, climate crisis, COVID-19 … What to remember from Chinese President Xi Jinping’s speech at the opening of the CPC Congress

For over an hour and a half, Xi Jinping evaluated the past five years and presented his roadmap for the next five years. The Chinese president spoke at the opening of the 20th Communist Party Congress in Beijing on Sunday, October 16. a A speech largely devoted to matters of domestic policy, delivered by In front of about 2,300 party delegates gathered in the huge People’s Palace. these It should give him a historic third term at the head of the country in a week. Here’s what to remember from this intervention.

China will never rule out the “use of force” in Taiwan

Xi Jinping does not intend to surrender to Taiwan. The Chinese president affirmed his desire to reunify the island, which he considers an inalienable part of Chinese territory. “The reunification of the homeland must and will be achieved.”and condemned everyone Separatism and interferenceforeigner in this case. “Resolving the Taiwan issue is the prerogative of the Chinese people themselves [elle] It should be resolved by the Chinese people alone,” he said. Follow Xi Jinping.

In September, US President Joe Biden confirmed that the United States would defend the island coveted by Beijing “If an unprecedented attack occurs”. Then ,China had denounced a ‘serious violation’ subordinate Diplomatic promises from Washington.

We will work with the greatest sincerity and the greatest efforts for peaceful reunification [de Taïwan]And the But we will not give up the use of force and reserve the right to take all necessary measures.”In his speech, Xi Jinping threatened, without mentioning the tensions between China and the United States.

He vowed to “actively promote” the fight against global warming

Specifically due to tensions with the United States over the Taiwan issue, Beijing announced on September 1 the suspension of its cooperation with the United States on global warming, which is tied up in the corridors of COP26, in Glasgow. On Sunday, Xi Jinping briefly referred to the climate crisis, stressing that his country is moving actively promoting Fight against global warming.

China is one of the world’s largest polluters and the largest emitter of greenhouse gases. In March 2021, the country published details of its policy to reduce the share of carbon energies in its energy mix, and promised to increase the share of renewable energies to 25% in 2025. According to a report issued by the Research Center carbon tracker (link in english), Posted before the climate conference, This rate has passed From 7% to 15% between 2009 and 2019.

We will actively participate in global governance on climate change.، Xi Jinping said again, while adhering to “Promoting the clean and efficient use of coal”. The country, which aims to achieve carbon neutrality by 2060, relies heavily on this fossil fuel to power its power plants.

He defended his “zero covid” policy.

Eleventh Jinping spoke about the country’s “zero Covid” policy which is reflected in strengthening social control over citizens, whose all movements are now recorded by a computer. China has “Severely safeguard people’s safety and health and achieve significant positive results by coordinating epidemic prevention and control with economic and social development”Saucepan.

These strict control measures, along with the impending shutdown of the country and frequent restrictions, have halted economic growth and fueled popular discontent. So much so that despite the capital’s reinforced security measures on the occasion of the conference, a man hung on a bridge in Beijing two banners anti-Chinese leader and “Zero Covid”. One of them called on the citizens to strike and be expelled Traitorous dictator Xi Jinping.

He praised his anti-corruption campaign

In his speech, Xi Jinping also defended his fearsome anti-corruption campaign, in response to critics who accused him of using it to bring down rivals and consolidate power.

“The fight against corruption has achieved a landslide victory and has been comprehensively strengthened, removing the grave dangers lurking within the Party, the state and the military.” He congratulated himself. According to official figures, at least 1.5 million people were punished during this crackdown, which was started by Xi Jinping as soon as he came to power in 2012 to overthrow “Tigers” (CEO) and “He flies” (Young staff) are eager for bribes. But for his critics, this campaign has also been for China’s number one political tool aimed at bringing down rivals.