China: Communist Party leadership calls for more discipline

The Chinese Communist Party is demanding greater loyalty and discipline from its members as it prepares for leadership elections in 2027. The party aims to intensify its anti-corruption efforts and has criticized disloyal members, referred to as "two-faced" individuals. Xi Jinping's leadership is under scrutiny as he continues to consolidate power, with concerns about potential instability within the party and the country. The succession plan for Xi remains uncertain, with speculation about possible successors, but no clear candidate has emerged. Experts warn that failure to manage the transition could lead to significant instability.