Why does the Chinese Communist Party want to send Xi Jinping's old text? Former staff member accuses Beijing of influence. Turkey hopes to join the BRICS group. American Deputy Assistant Defense Director to attend Xiangshan Forum. Stay informed on the latest international political developments with Simply Politics.
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Outline:
(00:00:00) Introduction
(00:00:49) Why does the Chinese Communist Party want to send Xi Jinping's old text: Do not cultivate socialist tombs
(00:03:02) The former staff member was controlled by the governor of Beijing and New York required to expel the Consul General of China
(00:04:29) Senior Turkish officials confirmed that the country hopes to join the "BRICS" Group
(00:05:58) American Deputy Assistant Defense Director will attend the Xiangshan Forum
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Chinese Communist Party’s Education Focus, Expulsion of Chinese Consul General, Turkey’s BRICS Ambitions, US Participation in Xiangshan Forum
Why does the Chinese Communist Party want to send Xi Jinping's old text? Former staff member accuses Beijing of influence. Turkey hopes to join the BRICS group. American Deputy Assistant Defense Director to attend Xiangshan Forum. Stay informed on the latest international political developments with Simply Politics.Sources:https://www.voachinese.com/a/xi-jiping-s-speech-accused-the-west-of-influencing-china-s-youth-20240904/7771199.htmlhttps://www.dw.com/zh/%E5%89%8D%E5%B9%95%E5%83%9A%E9%81%AD%E6%8E%A7%E6%95%88%E5%91%BD%E5%8C%97%E4%BA%AC-%E7%BA%BD%E7%BA%A6%E5%B7%9E%E9%95%BF%E8%A6%81%E6%B1%82%E9%A9%B1%E9%80%90%E4%B8%AD%E5%9B%BD%E6%80%BB%E9%A2%86%E4%BA%8B/a-70126466https://www.dw.com/zh/%E5%9C%9F%E8%80%B3%E5%85%B6%E9%AB%98%E5%AE%98%E8%AF%81%E5%AE%9E%E8%AF%A5%E5%9B%BD%E5%B8%8C%E6%9C%9B%E5%8A%A0%E5%85%A5%E9%87%91%E7%A0%96%E9%9B%86%E5%9B%A2/a-70131509https://www.dw.com/zh/%E7%BE%8E%E5%9B%BD%E5%89%AF%E5%8A%A9%E7%90%86%E9%98%B2%E9%95%BF%E5%B0%86%E5%87%BA%E5%B8%AD%E9%A6%99%E5%B1%B1%E8%AE%BA%E5%9D%9B/a-70131953Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:49) Why does the Chinese Communist Party want to send Xi Jinping's old text: Do not cultivate socialist tombs(00:03:02) The former staff member was controlled by the governor of Beijing and New York required to expel the Consul General of China(00:04:29) Senior Turkish officials confirmed that the country hopes to join the "BRICS" Group(00:05:58) American Deputy Assistant Defense Director will attend the Xiangshan Forum
- Duration:
- 8m
- Broadcast on:
- 05 Sep 2024
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- mp3
Good morning, and welcome to Simply Politics from China. It's Thursday, September 5th. On today's show, we explore why the Chinese Communist Party wants to send Xi Jinping's old text "do not cultivate socialist tombs." Additionally, the former staff member was controlled by the governor of Beijing and New York, required to expel the consul-general of China. Plus, senior Turkish officials confirm that the country hopes to join the BRICS group. This coverage and more, up next. I'm David, and you're listening to Simply Politics from China. We start off with a recent article published in the Chinese Communist Party's journal, Shushi, written by Xi Jinping himself. The piece emphasizes that China's education system must not cultivate individuals who would undermine socialism. This publication is believed to be not just politically motivated, but also a response to an increasing number of Chinese citizens voting with their feet. Here to discuss this further is Bella, a correspondent for Simply Politics from China. Can you tell us more about this article and its implications? Certainly, David. The article, titled "Cultivating Builders and Successors of Socialism with All-Round Development of Morality, Intelligence, Physique, Aesthetics, and Labor," is based on a speech Xi Jinping gave at the National Education Conference in September 2018. The emphasis on not cultivating destroyers and grave diggers of socialism is seen as a clear message about the kind of citizens the Chinese education system should be producing. And what does this mean when they say Chinese people are voting with their feet? Voting with their feet is a phrase often used to describe people showing their preferences or making a choice through their actions, rather than through formal voting or verbal expression. In this context, it's likely referring to the increasing number of Chinese citizens choosing to leave the country or expressing dissatisfaction with the current state of affairs. So is this article seen as a response to that trend? It's certainly possible. The publication of Xi Jinping's past speeches, particularly those emphasizing the importance of socialism, could be seen as a way to reinforce the party's ideology and values, especially in the face of increasing dissatisfaction or departure among the population. What impact could this have on China's education system? The emphasis on cultivating builders and successors of socialism could have significant implications for China's education system. It suggests a focus on instilling socialist values and ideals in students, which could influence the curriculum, teaching methods, and overall approach to education in the country. Thanks for that report, Bella. Shifting our focus to another political development, a former aide has been accused of serving Beijing leading the New York governor to call for the expulsion of the Chinese Consul General. Here to discuss this further is Abi, a correspondent for Simply Politics from China. Can you provide more details on this situation? Certainly, David. The details are still emerging, but what we know so far is that a former aide whose identity has not been disclosed is being accused of serving Beijing. This has led to serious repercussions, with the New York governor calling for the expulsion of the Chinese Consul General. What could be the potential implications of this for the relations between the US and China? Well, David, this could certainly strain the already tense relations between the two countries. Accusations of this nature are serious and could lead to diplomatic fallout. The call for the expulsion of the Chinese Consul General is a significant move and could be met with a similar response from China. What could be the next steps in this situation? The next steps would likely involve a thorough investigation into the accusations against the former aide. Depending on the outcome, this could lead to legal proceedings. On the diplomatic front, it remains to be seen how China will respond to the call for the expulsion of its Consul General. Thanks for the update, Abi. Using our focus to another global development, Turkish officials have recently confirmed the country's desire to join the BRICS group of emerging economies. This comes after reports that Turkey had formally applied to join the group months ago. Here to discuss this further is Celeste, a correspondent for Simply Politics from China. Can you provide more details on this situation? Certainly, David. According to reports from Bloomberg, Turkey had formally applied to join the BRICS group months ago. When asked about this, Omar Chelic, spokesman for Turkey's ruling Justice and Development Party, confirmed that Turkey wants to participate in all important platforms, including the BRICS countries. What could be the potential implications of this for the BRICS group and for Turkey? Well, David, if Turkey were to join the BRICS group, it could potentially alter the dynamics of the group, which currently consists of Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa. For Turkey, joining the group could provide an opportunity to increase its influence on the global stage and benefit from closer economic ties with the BRICS countries. What could be the next steps in this process? The next steps would likely involve discussions and negotiations among the BRICS countries regarding Turkey's potential membership. However, as Omar Chelic stated, there is no concrete progress yet, so it remains to be seen how this situation will unfold. Thanks for that report, Celeste. Shifting gears now to U.S.-China relations, the U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense is set to attend the Xianxian Forum, marking a significant step in U.S.-China military relations. This move is seen as an indication of the U.S. military's desire to engage with China at a higher working level amid regional disputes and increasing military deployments in East Asia. Here to discuss this further is James, a correspondent for Simply Politics from China. Can you provide more details on this development, certainly David? The decision to send a Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense to the Xianxian Forum is in line with historical precedent. In 2019, the U.S. sent Chads Brajia, the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for China Affairs, to attend the forum. This year's representative holds a higher rank than the U.S. official who attended last year, indicating a desire for higher level engagement. What can we expect from the Xianxian Forum this year? The Xianxian Forum is expected to see official delegations from more than 90 countries and international organizations, reaching a new high in terms of number and level of participants. However, contentious issues such as Taiwan and the South China Sea will likely be focal points, as neither the U.S. nor China is willing to make concessions on these core issues. How have U.S.-China military relations evolved recently? U.S.-China military relations have been strained, with military exchanges between the two sides almost completely ceasing due to U.S. House Speaker Pelosi's visit to Taiwan. However, there have been signs of thawing relations, such as the U.S.-China military dialogue hosted by the U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense earlier this year. Despite this, contentious issues remain, with the U.S. expressing deep concern over China's actions in the South China Sea and around Taiwan. Thanks for the update, James. And with that, we wrap up our stories for today. Thanks for listening to Simply Politics from China. We'll see you back here tomorrow. [MUSIC] [BLANK_AUDIO]