Why are China’s workers studying ‘Xi Jinping Thought’?

Xi Jinping Thought is a collection of the Chinese leader's writings that workers are now required to study.
The goal is to strengthen party ideology and Xi's cult of personality.
Study sessions function like Bible studies to discuss applying the concepts.
Employees at state-owned companies and even foreign firms are attending lengthy sessions.
There are concerns the sessions waste time and Xi's policies like "common prosperity" sap morale.

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Posted 9/7/2023, 4:40:14 AM

Why are China’s workers studying ‘Xi Jinping Thought’?

Xi Jinping Thought is a collection of the Chinese leader's writings that workers are now required to study.
The goal is to strengthen party ideology and Xi's cult of personality.
Study sessions function like Bible studies to discuss applying the concepts.
Employees at state-owned companies and even foreign firms are attending lengthy sessions.
There are concerns the sessions waste time and Xi's policies like "common prosperity" sap morale.

aljazeera.com

Relevant topic timeline:

8/23/2023

Has Xi Jinping bankrupted China?

9/15/2023

China Defense Minister's Sudden Disappearance Raises Doubts About Xi's Leadership

The recent purge of top military officials in China raises questions about President Xi Jinping's judgment and his ability to lead the People's Liberation Army effectively.

9/17/2023

Xi Jinping Faces Mounting Crises and Growing Discontent as His Centralized Policies Isolate China

9/17/2023

Foreign Companies in China Required to Study Xi Jinping Thought Amid Tightening Ideological Control

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Xi Jinping's Consolidation of Power in China Raises Concerns

9/22/2023

Xi Jinping Visits Yiwu to Signal Support for Private Business Amid Economic Slowdown

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Xi Jinping Calls for Increased Anti-Corruption Efforts in State Firms After Disappearance of Top Officials

China's President Xi Jinping has announced plans to intensify anti-corruption efforts in state-owned companies and the financial sector to enhance their economic contributions.