Uncertain patrimony

Article Abstract:

The 14th Congress of the Communist Party of China was apparently a triumph for Deng Xiaoping but some analysts saw it as hollow. The patriarch seemed to be completely in control as he eliminated certain areas of conservatism, managed to get some of his proteges into the Standing Committee and placed his theory of Chinese socialism into the charter. However, the Central Committee's membership poses problems as half are new appointees with unknown political inclinations, some strong conservative forces remain and some well-known reformists failed to keep their places.

Cover Story, Communist Party (China)

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The mantle slips

Article Abstract:

Chinese leader Deng Xiaoping's political influence is ebbing with his health as his would-be successors maneuver politically to prepare for a fight for the throne. Charges of corruption and other signs of pressure applied to his once-sacrosanct family and close associates indicate the relative growth of the proteges' power. Some of the frenetic and increasingly obvious activity is devoted to minimizing potential social turmoil and ensuring the army's neutrality in any power struggle. The main players in the power struggle are discussed.

Jiang Zemin

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Bureaucrats beware: Peking looks to streamline its staff by 20%

Article Abstract:

Chinese State Council Sec Luo Gan gave general figures but no specifics in his Mar 16, 1993 presentation on bureaucratic restructuring. Numerous specialized economic departments, administrative offices and ad hoc organs will be cut, and five new economic departments added. A veteran bureaucrat speculated that some ministries may be combined into trade associations, and other more profitable units turned into corporations. Luo also announced overall staff cuts of 20%, far less than the 2/3 advocated by Vice-Premier Zhu Rongji.

Bureaucracy

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