Lin Shangli, deputy at the Central Policy Research Office, wrote a big article in the Economic Daily (January
7) emphasising independence, self-esteem, self-reliance and unity. Asserting that "China's affairs must be
advocated and handled by the Chinese people themselves" and the people owe their independence to the
struggles and leadership of the CCP, he recalled “Comrade Deng Xiaoping has repeatedly warned people:
"China's affairs must be handled according to China's conditions, and must be handled by the Chinese
people's own strength. Independence and self-reliance, no matter the past, present or future, are our
footholds." "Any foreign Don't expect China to be their vassal, and don't expect China to swallow the bitter
fruit that harms our country's interests." General Secretary Xi Jinping also emphasized: "The entire history
of China since modern times tells us that China's affairs must be based on China's characteristics and China's
actual conditions. It's the right way to solve all China's problems."
(Comment: Li Shagli is a protege of PBSC member Wang Huning.)
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