The Effects of the Tensions Inside the Communist Party on China’s Foreign Policy
The Effects of the Tensions Inside the Communist Party on China’s Foreign Policy

Author(s): Marcin Przychodniak
Subject(s): Governance, Government/Political systems, International relations/trade
Published by: PISM Polski Instytut Spraw Międzynarodowych
Keywords: People’s Republic of Cina; foreign policy; Communist Party; centralization of power; international relations;
Summary/Abstract: There is growing dissatisfaction with Chairman Xi Jinping in China. Members of the Chinese Communist Party (CPC) charge that his centralisation of power has harmed the economy and deteriorated China’s position in relations with the U.S. In response, Xi has increased control over the party, dismissed his opponents, and is trying to gain success in foreign policy by negotiating firmly with the U.S. and underlining the positive outcomes of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). Xi’s political position is untouchable but a third term as China’s chairman may be questioned. China’s policy towards the U.S. will also have implications for its relations with Poland.

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