JAKARTA - President Xi Jinping visited the Chinese Communist Party exhibition in Beijing on September 27, 2022. This is his first appearance since attending the Shanghai Cooperation Forum Summit (SCO) in Uzbekistan in mid-September 2022.
Xi Jinping's appearance at the same time confirmed that the heated conversation on social media earlier about the military coup in China was just a rumor.
Even so, a number of intelligence observers believe that the issue of a military coup is not trivial. Xi Jinping must remain aware of what political steps will emerge next. Moreover, the 20th National Congress of the Chinese Communist Party will be held on October 16.
Whether he appoints a replacement or continues to carry out his leadership, the results of the congress will determine.
Until now no substitute names have been announced. On the other hand, Xi continues to strengthen his power in every important institution in China. Thus, it is likely that Xi Jinping will begin his third term of office," said Dr Amrita Lash Assistant Professor at the Department of Geopolitical and International Relations at the Manipal Higher Education Academy.
LaunchingIndia Today,Xi Jinpinghas succeeded in consolidating its power as the supreme leader by including loyalists in all important positions of the party and state.
He also succeeded in eliminating the presidential term of office, incorporating a new government agency called the National Supervisory Commission into the Chinese constitution. This is Xi Jinping's "Thinking of"
The main centers of the party rely heavily on it personally. Over the past five years, Xi has ensured full control over the government's functions, Eersishika Pankaj, Head of the Director of Research and Operations at Organization for Research on China and Asia (ORCA) expressed the same opinion.
Including the Central Military Commission (CMC) and the People's Liberation Army (PLA). Xi Jinping as chairman of CMC has established his power. Dr Amrita Jah quoted a 2017 CMC circular expressing the army must be loyal, honest, and reliable. This means that as a soldier must follow orders, answer orders, and never make Xi Jinping worried.
As the PLA commander, Xi has made structural reshuffles several times to find people who are loyal to him.
Until adopting the fast promotion tactics of PLA officers to gain loyalty. Since 2019, Xi has promoted 38 officers to the rank of general, giving key posts to its loyalists. Of course, this effort emphasizes the implementation of Xi Jinping's thoughts towards strengthening the PLA," Dr Pash continued.
The PLA is an army of the Chinese Communist Party. Responsible for the chairman of the PKC and chairman of the CMC, both positions occupied by Xi Jinping.
Similarly in the party's central power structure. The holders of all major decision-making positions have been filled by Xi's gangs which brought the power of the other two factions to collapse, the Shanghai gang led by Jiang Zemin and the Chinese Communist Youth League led by Hu Jintao," explained Eersishika Pankaj.
In fact, Indonesia must remain aware of the political tensions that are currently happening in China. Moreover, with the conflict with Taiwan and the issue of the coup some time ago. If these tensions lead to conflict that disrupts the economy, Indonesia will definitely be affected.
The value of Indonesia's non-oil and gas exports to China in 2021 alone, according to a Central Statistics Agency (BPS) report, amounted to 51.1 billion US dollars for exports and 55.7 billion US dollars for imports.
Likewise, the value of China's investment in Indonesia reached 3.16 billion US dollars throughout 2021, the third largest for Indonesia.
The Russian war alone has not yet been completed. Imagine if something happened to China, we all fall out, including Indonesia," said Conny Rahakandini in a YouTube broadcast with Helmy Yahya and Mardigu Wowiek on September 28, 2022.
CEO of Grant Thornton Indonesia same opinion. In order for stability to be maintained, the government must diversify export destination countries so as to reduce dependence on China.
"It can be explored with other countries so that they are more evenly distributed and not too focused on one country," he said some time ago.
Minister of Foreign Affairs Retno Marsudi firmly voiced the paradigm of collaboration to overcome various global challenges at the UN General Assembly on September 26, 2022.
The condition of the world, said Retno, is very worrying at this time. The pandemic continues and the global economy is still running slowly. Not to mention the impact of the crisis, starting from climate change, rising inflation, to food and energy shortages that have occurred all over the world.
In addition, war between nations is no longer a possibility, but has become a reality. International law violations have become a norm in pursuing narrow personal interests.
That's why all countries should reflect on the history of the period before the second world war. There was a major depression, the rise of ultra-nationalism, competition over resources and competition between great powers. Very similar to what is currently being faced.
"Obviously, we have handled this challenge in the wrong way. We have been divided, not united. We work separately, not collectively working together. We focus on words rather than actions," Retno continued in a firm tone.
According to Retno, there needs to be a new paradigm-based world order. Paradigmwin-win, not zero-sum. Paradigm embraces, not affects (containment). The paradigm of collaboration, not competition.
"This must begin with respect for international law. The principles of sovereignty and territorial integrity cannot be negotiated. These principles must always be enforced. Peaceful resolution must be the only solution for each conflict," said Retno.
The paradigm of collaboration must be the spirit of the United Nations. An inclusive approach must be put forward. The voices of all countries are treated equally. The voices of each country, large and small, must be heard at the UN forum. Therefore, multilateral reform and reform are needed to comply with the demands of the times. "I believe that by working together and adopting a new paradigm, we can create a better world for all. Now is no longer the time for us to just talk. Now is the time for us to do what we convey," said Retno Marsudi.