The DV, repression rates among the Chinese, presents itself in numerous circumstances, as evidenced in this section. Firstly, suppression reveals itself through the authoritarian regime that currently rules the People’s Republic of China (PRC). China’s labor laws do not permit civil liberties, a fundamental labor requirement. The prevalence of occupational well-being infractions is accompanied by limited enforcement and redress for personnel exposed to hazardous working circumstances (Zedong, 2019). Moreover, there have been variations in the level of support the CCP has received over the years due to its repression. For example, in the early years of the CCP’s rule, the party’s electoral support was even higher, reaching as high as 99% in some elections (Blanchette, 2020). In recent years, the CCP’s support has fluctuated somewhat, with some elections seeing a slight decline in the percentage of votes the party receives. Repression of moderate or partisan Chinese presidential policy includes the government censoring media outlets that report on or discuss moderate or partisan Chinese presidential policy, limiting access to information and perspectives that differ from the official narrative.
One of the key ways in which Xi Jinping has impacted regime outcomes in China is through his emphasis on strengthening the Communist Party’s control over society. This has included increased censorship, cracking down on political dissidents, and implementing a more centralized decision-making system. Therefore, this has resulted in a more authoritarian regime, with less room for political opposition and dissent (Shaozhi, 2019). Moreover, Xi Jinping has overseen the establishment of stricter controls over the selection and nomination of candidates for elections, as well as the voting process itself. This has reduced the ability of opposition candidates to challenge the CCP and has likely contributed to the party’s solid electoral performance. Finally, Xi Jinping has led to moderate or partisan presidential policy variation through his strong leadership and emphasis on the Chinese Communist Party’s central role in governance. Xi Jinping has implemented policies to promote economic growth and modernization while cracking down on corruption and strengthening the party’s control over society. This has resulted in a more assertive and authoritarian leadership style, focusing less on consensus-building and compromise.
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