After Chinese leader Xi Jinping gained absolute power at the 20th National Congress, his cronies who have developed personal relationships with him from his previous positions in Fujian, Zhejiang, and Shanghai have become China’s new cabinet members. But such a combination does not guarantee monolithic unity with the Fujian clan, led by Cai Qi gaining the upper hand over the Zhejiang clan in the recent political struggles. Li Qiang, a member of the Zhejiang clan, has become the weakest premier in the history of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). In June this year, Mr. Li’s first visit to Europe after becoming the premier was on a chartered plane instead of the premier’s special plane. The downgrading of his status has aroused attention....Read more https://www.theepochtimes.com/china/analysis-xi-jinpings-confidant-cai-qi-takes-center-stage-weakens-premier-li-qiang-5515652