Amid the political crisis and the war between

"Russia - Ukraine" and the latest global economic problems, suddenly there are "rumours" that "Xi Jinping", the president of

People's Republic of China

and General Secretary of the Communist Party of China

was coup d'etat by the Chinese army  

Associate Professor

Dr. Aksornsri Panichsan, Lecturer of the Faculty of Economics

Thammasat University

one who is raving about China

He firmly said that such "rumours" were impossible because China's

"all power"

in this era was in the hands of a man named

"Xi Jinping". 

The source of the rumors of the "Xi Jinping" coup and the complexity of the power structure in China 

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Aksornsri

China's connoisseurs say it is now nearing the 20th General Assembly of the Communist Party of China (convened every five years), where seven of China's "keyman" leaders are headed. Some may be modified according to the mechanism.

But that will not change is the No. 1 of the party "Xi Jinping" and also occupies Xi Jinping's third term.

especially the issue of the coup in China

Therefore, it has become an eye-catcher for both Thais and the world. 

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Aksornsri explains that

"China is complex and hidden"

in many matters, especially the political aspect of China is different from Thailand.

and many countries around the world

Some things we don't know

And China itself does not disclose information to the media.

Therefore, the doubt becomes a mystery. Therefore, it is wise to understand the Chinese political system and governance...

Three hats hold power in China's politics, government and military.


for a clear understanding

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Aksornsri

Explained the political and administrative mechanisms of the People's Republic of China as follows: 

“The Communist Party of China”

advantage as

“China's supreme political institution"

is the only political party that controls the future of China. It now has over 90 million members and has a complex structure. Importantly, the Communist Party of China has infiltrated every sector of China.

both directly and indirectly

However, many people may not know that

There are 9 political parties in China, but most of the other political parties are as ornamentals.

It does not exist to be an opposition party, and since 1949 the Communist Party of China is the only political party to rule China.

“So the fact of Chinese politics is that China does not have a single political party.

But China has always been run by only one Communist Party of China,” Assoc. Prof. Dr. Aksornsri said. 

The Communist Party of China is having its own army:

The Chinese Army or People's Liberation Army (PLA) Many people may not know that the "PLA Army is an army of the Communist Party of China" is a political party's army.

Not the country's army!!

“So one of the things that reflects the greatness of the Communist Party is that it has its own army, while other political parties, such as the two US political parties, Republicans and Democrats, do not have their own armies. myself (smiles) but the Chinese Communist Party

It has its own strong army. Currently, Xi Jinping also occupies the top position in overseeing the Chinese army, chairman of the Central Committee of the Chinese Armed Forces, reflecting that the Communist Party of China and its military structure.

How are they related?”

The release of rumors that

China's military instituted a coup "seizing power", said Xi Jinping, who holds the No. 1 military position and No. 1 runs the country (president), as well as the No. 1 Communist Party.

(General Secretary of the Communist Party)


was therefore impossible since "Xi Jinping" at this time had absolute power.

By wearing 3 major power hats in China! 


"Power to control the army", the key cap of "Xi Jinping"

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Aksornsri said that in the past, former Chinese leaders may not have worn these three hats at the same time.

For example, former leader

Mao Zedong

, although Mao Zedong wears the number 1 hat, controls the party and the army.

At some point, Mao Zedong was not interested in wearing a Chinese presidential hat, for example, during the Mao era, there was a president named

Yang Shangkun. 

In addition, Chinese leader Deng Xiaoping has never worn the number 1 hat to run the country

. Deng Xiaoping has never been the president or prime minister of China.

But he used to wear the main military cap, chairman of the Central Committee of the Chinese Armed Forces.

Although Deng Xiaoping did not wear the top hat in official positions, Deng Xiaoping is one of the most powerful and influential men behind the scenes. of china

As for Xi Jinping, since coming to power as general secretary of the Communist Party of China in late 2012, he also wears the No. 1 helmet, serving as chairman of the Central Committee of the Chinese Armed Forces. China, or NPC Xi Jinping, has begun to serve as the number one president of China in the administration of China.

Importantly, during the first 5 years of the country's administration, "Xi Jinping" still aims to build trust and buy people's hearts.

by declaring a war against corruption

and the war against poverty

Which are all the problems that bother the Chinese people.

And the Chinese leaders of the past have not been able to completely solve these two issues.”

Dr. Aksornsri Panichsan

amend the constitution

Unlocking the presidency of China without a term 

china guru

He also mentions the political ingenuity of

"Xi Jinping"

that during the first five years of his reign and gained popularity with the Chinese people by creating concrete works to win the hearts of the Chinese people.

especially the fight against corruption. In 2017, Xi Jinping started pushing for what he called

"Xi Jinping Thought"

(Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era)

and has brought "Xi Jinping Thought" contained in the Statute of the Communist Party of China.

It is considered to pave the institutional concept of one's own work through what is known as

"Xi Jinping Thoughts" and later in 2018, "Xi Jinping Thoughts" were included in the Constitution of China, and most recently, "Xi Jinping Thoughts" were included in the textbooks of Chinese youth. too!!

In 2018, in addition to amending the country's constitution to bring

The "Xi Jinping Thought" was already included in China's supreme law. That year, the constitution was amended to unlock the presidency of China.

(In the past, there was a term of 5 years, not more than 2 terms, i.e. 10 years)

“That constitutional amendment took place during the four

Jinping has only been in his first five years, 2018, although there are still five more years, but Xi Jinping is ingenious.

Therefore, he chose to amend the constitution when he was popular and the people's faith was overwhelming, so he knew the right timing as to when he should do such important things, which was the foundation of "Xi Jinping's power." ” in an institutional way and clearly reflects that

"Political power

administration of the country

and the military is in the hands of colors

Absolute Jinping." 

Many people may wonder.

Putting power in this way is the way of

Does the “dictatorship leader” not listen to the people at all?

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Aksornsri replied, "Probably not that much" as far as the situation is observed in the Si

Jinping had come to this moment, found that the building of Xi's power base

Jinping and the Communist Party of China in this era

It is not done to deprive or threaten people.

Rather, it focuses on using such strong power to deal with the woes of the Chinese people that were once “difficult to solve” and that the former Chinese leaders have never been able to solve, such as corruption.

and poverty problems

A concrete example of Xi Jinping's fight against corruption In the first five years of China's leadership, Xi has reportedly been able to deal with up to 1.5 million cases of corruption, whether at the ministerial level or the No. 2. of the Chinese army and any large positions would be suppressed if there was clear evidence that

has been corrupted

with China's national anti-corruption agency with resolute

and deal down swords with all levels

whether tiger or fly

However, many people may think that Xi Jinping uses anti-corruption to

"Eliminate political enemies" or not?

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Aksornsri replied,

“There are some cases that cannot be denied that

It's the opposite of Xi Jinping.” Of course, there are instances when the person being punished is the one who disagrees with Xi Jinping.

All those people have evidence of wrongdoing and corruption.

like the latest news

The case of Fu Zheng Hua and Sun Lijun

who is a former minister and former deputy minister

Recently convicted of corruption

Therefore, it was linked to the spreading of rumors of a "coup d'état" that seized power from Xi Jinping.

Meeting outside the party

in the city of Beidaihe


“Beidaihe” held a secret meeting and a stage

"Clearing the Heartbreaking Conflict"

When asked if there is a difference with "Xi Jinping" in the Communist Party of China?

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Aksornsri admits that “there are people who disagree in the party.

It's normal for everything to have multiple perspectives.” It's just a matter of differing opinions on policies or ways of dealing with problems.

But it is not a dissent that is a power struggle, for example: “In the case of Xi Jinping's Zero Covid Policy, it must be admitted that

Some people in the Communist Party of China see

It's a policy that is too tight.

until causing economic problems.”

Is it time to relax the Zero Covid policy or when should it be cancelled?  

“Dissimilarity in the Communist Party

It's just an opinion debate.

What would be a better or best solution to a national problem?

but not to the point of seizing power," which dissent within the Communist Party will have a "clearing meeting" every year at the party's outside meeting.

in Beidaihe City during July-August

which will have the executives of the Communist Party, both past and present.

They will go to a meeting to clear their minds at the seaside accommodation in Beidaihe City.

It is a tradition of the party.

since the Mao Zedong period, and it is a secret meeting.

no one knows

What did the elders of the Chinese party agree to?”

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Aksornsri

concluded that

“When the meeting was cleared up at Beidaihe,

All different opinions ended there.

Will not bring information to political attacks or discrepancies in credit.

This is a Chinese systematic mechanism.” Therefore, when rumors emerge, readers are encouraged to use their discretion in filtering the news.

“If it's about China

It is complex and has a different Chinese context to many countries.

including Thailand

Therefore, one should fully understand the structure of China's political and governance.”


Special news team, Thairath Online reports.

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