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While workers flood local government offices and protest for their rights, the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) faces a dual challenge of managing public discontent while maintaining authority. The CCP has emphasized the need to stabilize employment and the economy amid external pressures. Yet, the gap between policy goals and actual outcomes is growing, revealing cracks in the party’s ability to manage economic stability. As protests escalate, the leadership is challenged to balance the demands of their citizens with the necessity of projecting a strong image in the face of foreign economic pressures.