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Under Xi Jinping, the CCP has orchestrated a political system that prioritizes hostility towards foreign powers, particularly the US. Xi has publicly claimed that China has surpassed the US, creating a narrative that elevates national pride while obscuring economic realities. However, recent reports indicate a notable decline in China's economic performance, leading to rumors about widespread factory closures and a growing unemployment crisis. The once-visible growth served as a justification for the CCP's more draconian policies—economic prosperity allowed the regime to suppress dissent and maintain control. Yet, as economic growth falters, these arrangements come into question, with citizens beginning to reconsider the cost of their compromised freedoms.