‘Thrilling’ report from ‘saviour of socialism’: cadres gather to heap praise on Xi Jinping
Panel discussions an opportunity for top politicians to show their loyalty to the president by gushing about his ‘glorious chapter of Marxism’
During the first two days of the party congress, various delegations have held discussions about Xi Jinping’s work report. The panels, some of them open to non-mainland media, are important occasions for politicians to publicly demonstrate their unflinching loyalty to General Secretary Xi and to heap praise on the powerful leader.
Xi summed up his accomplishments and unveiled his own political philosophy – “socialism with Chinese characteristics for a new era” – in a 3½-hour speech at the opening session of the congress on Wednesday.
The report was followed by a wave of enthusiasm and flattery. Here is how some of the most prominent politicians reacted to Xi’s speech.
Beijing party chief Cai Qi
Beijing party chief Cai Qi, a close associate of Xi, offered extravagant praise for the president during a closed-door discussion by the delegation from the capital.
