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Former President Donald Trump posted a 400-word tirade on Truth Social accusing 'godless Communists' and Democrats of threatening Christianity and the United States, a McCarthy-era echo that ties his anti-communist rhetoric to immigration policy; the piece also references last week's New York primaries where progressive candidates won, highlighting intra-party tensions within the GOP.
Vyacheslav Markhayev, a Communist Party deputy and candidate in the September State Duma elections, blasted the Kremlin over the Ukraine war, warning that rising utility bills and failing infrastructure threaten a social explosion unless a clear plan to end the conflict is announced; Moscow Times notes the party is unlikely to field strong challengers, signaling limited change ahead.
A Russian Communist Party lawmaker warns of a looming 'social explosion' driven by war losses, corruption, and rising utility costs, urging the Kremlin to publish a clear public plan to end the war or risk deepening domestic instability.
Vietnam is voting for the National Assembly, with 864 candidates of whom about 93% are Communist Party members and 7.5% independents. The ruling party dominates the 500-seat parliament (and holds about 97% of seats overall). Over 73 million voters are electing National Assembly members and local representatives, with results due March 23 and an early-April opening session to approve top leaders such as the president and prime minister. While many citizens hope for modernization, some express skepticism that the election will alter daily life in this one-party state.
Vietnam’s General Secretary To Lam was reelected and is expected to become president, signaling a consolidation of power that could accelerate decisions and reforms. He’s pushing a high-growth strategy targeting 10%+ annual growth from 2026–2030 centered on expanding the private sector and higher-value industries, while maintaining party discipline. The move raises concerns about checks and human rights as the state expands security influence and reshapes the economy; challenges include aging demographics, climate risk, weak institutions, and U.S. trade pressures.
Vietnam's ruling Communist Party will hold its 14th congress in January 2025 to select new leaders and set economic and foreign policy targets through 2030, with current leader To Lam seeking a second term amid reforms and strategic economic goals.
The Chinese Communist Party has expelled nine top military generals, including He Weidong, amid a large-scale anti-corruption and political purge, signaling a significant crackdown on military and political elites ahead of the party's upcoming plenum.
New rules within China's Communist Party suggest President Xi Jinping is delegating more authority to deputies and standardizing decision-making processes, possibly indicating a plan for succession or consolidating power.
Chinese President Xi Jinping has urged the Communist Party to maintain "unwavering faith and commitment" to his reform plans despite international investment banks lowering China's growth forecasts. During the third plenum, a key policy meeting, Xi emphasized the importance of self-reliance and confidence in China's development path, focusing on technology and advanced manufacturing. Official media praised Xi as a "supreme reformist," indicating no significant shift in strategy despite economic challenges and international pressures.
President Xi Jinping is leading a closed-door meeting with 370 Communist Party officials in Beijing to draft a new economic program aimed at revitalizing China's economy. The four-day conclave, known as the Third Plenum, seeks to promote "high quality" growth amid recent economic challenges, including slow growth, a property sector crisis, and local government debt. The success of the proposed reforms will depend on restoring confidence among Chinese citizens and foreign investors.
China's Communist Party leaders are holding a key meeting to chart a new economic course, but significant breakthroughs to boost the economy are not expected.
China's Communist Party has begun a four-day meeting to outline strategies for self-sufficient economic growth amid national security concerns and U.S. technology restrictions. The meeting, which typically focuses on long-term issues, is being closely watched for any immediate measures to address the real estate downturn and economic malaise post-COVID-19. The session is expected to confirm the path set by Xi Jinping, with potential fine-tuning to address concerns over government control stifling economic growth. Key issues include balancing economic growth with social equity and supporting high-tech industries vital for national security.
Senior Chinese Communist Party officials are meeting in Beijing for the "Third Plenum" to discuss economic reforms amid a significant economic slowdown. China's economy grew by only 4.7% in the second quarter, below expectations, due to internal issues like a struggling real estate market and external factors such as trade tensions with the US and EU. President Xi Jinping has hinted at major reforms, but specifics remain unclear, with experts predicting modest policy adjustments rather than sweeping changes.
China's Communist Party is holding its third plenum in Beijing to address significant economic challenges, including a property sector crisis, high local government debt, and weak consumer demand. The meeting, delayed for months, is crucial for setting the direction of the world's second-largest economy amid internal and external pressures. Observers expect targeted reforms rather than sweeping changes, focusing on structural economic issues, technological self-reliance, and social problems. The outcomes will impact China's global economic role and investor confidence.
China's economic growth slowed significantly in the second quarter due to a real estate downturn, causing cautious consumer spending. The Communist Party is meeting to address the economic challenges, with the latest data showing a 0.7% growth over the previous quarter, translating to an annual rate of about 2.8%. This is a sharp decline from the first quarter's revised annual growth rate of 6.1%.