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It’s too soon to tell whether Mr. Dong is secure or still in trouble, according to experts.

They point out that he does not have the same authority as his two predecessors, who also served as state commissioners and members of the CMC, giving them immediate access to Premier Li Qiang and Mr. Xi, both. Mr. Dong is not a member of either of these positions.

What is also unclear is Mr. Dong’s absence from new formal events, which are typically attended by a defence minister.

Due to his Dec. 5 looks, Mr. Dong made his final public appearance on November 21 when he addressed a group of Southeast Asian Nations defense ministers in Vientiane, Laos.

He chose to speak with US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on the outside, citing US deeds in Taiwan, which the Pentagon head called terrible, but he declined. Mr Dong’s emergence from a visit to China by Singapore’s Chief of Defence Force Aaron Beng weeks afterwards also sparked debate.

While Mr. Dong’s emergence may indicate that he is currently healthy, observers say that it also depends on his part in the investigation into Mr. Miao’s disappearance.

Past analytical journalist-turned-commentator Cai Shenkun asserted in a Nov 11 post on social media app X that” since Admiral Dong Jun was promoted by Miao”, he may get “affected”.

Dr. Willy Lam, a top fellow at The Jamestown Foundation, cited rumors that Mr. Dong” spilled the beans on Miao Hua” as a see, leading to accusations that he may have avoided embarrassment. &nbsp,

Dr. Lam told CNA,” It’s possible that Dong Jun will continue for a few times just for the sake of appearances.” ” The fact that Dong Jun reappeared, this has added an interesting aspect to the account”.

” For now, it seems his political coming remains secure”, said Mr Chen Shih-min, associate professor in the Department of Political Science at National Taiwan University, who signalled that his security could possibly consolidate, if he fills the vacuum in the CMC, as a member.

MIAO HUA: PAWN IN POWER STRUGGLE?

Despite the fact that Mr. Miao has been identified as having been in difficulties, observers have expressed concern about how the language used to describe his situation was different from what is customary. &nbsp,

Wu Qian, a spokesman for the defense department, stated in a media briefing on November 28 that the CCP “has decided to suspend Miao Hua from duty pending exploration,” without providing more information about the allegations against him.

Some analysts pointed out how in announcing Mr Miao’s suspension, the Chinese term jiancha ( “inspection” ) was used instead of diaocha ( “investigation” ).

” If they use the proper name diaocha, it means more likely than not, according to the Chinese legal system, that he is already found guilty”. Jiancha, yet, is a “lighter term”, implying that Mr Miao “might never actually been given a long, serious prison term”, said Dr Lam.

National Taiwan University’s Mr Chen added:” Of course, it can also be interpreted as a somewhat liberal treatment of Miao Hua, and the reason for this could definitely be explained by the fact that Miao Hua is’ one of Xi Jinping’s really near allies.'”

However, Mr. Morris argued that easing the terminology does not affect Mr. Miao’s destiny, noting that the English announcement stated it was being investigated for a” serious violation of discipline.”

He continued,” The announcement that China has suspended Miao Hua from his job in a public manner is a clear indication that his career is over and that he will be placed under house arrest or worse.”

Additionally, there are disagreements over whether Mr. Miao’s suspension was the result of Mr. Xi’s intervention or that of rival factions opposed to the leader.

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Experts cautioned against policies in China’s circumstance, which might have faced the same problems as those in South Korea and Japan, where declining delivery and fecundity rates have not been reversible. &nbsp,

The Chinese government has already done what the Taiwanese government intends to do, according to Dr. Yi. ” China’s newly-introduced policies have been largely economic ( in ) trying to reduce the cost of childcare for families”.

” Japan’s strategy has proved costly and inefficient, only briefly boosting fertility costs”.

Dr Gietel-Basten cited South Korea’s continued fertility problems and warned against adopting a strictly “pronatalist” method, referring to laws designed with the purpose of increasing the delivery rate.

What has changed about Korea’s reproduction level? It just keeps going down and down and over”, he said, noting that, despite plan opportunities, the underlying problems often remain unanswered. &nbsp,

” I believe we must take fresh people’s issues into consideration and incorporate them into the decision-making process.”

WHAT OTHER CANINA Accomplish? &nbsp,

A number of family planning policies, including pregnancy plan, expanded care, and tax deductions for families, were unveiled by China’s State Council in an official statement on October 19.

Some local administrations have also used targeted opportunities to go further. If the wedding is younger than 35 and registers her second marriage in Luliang, Shanxi province, financial incentives of up to 1,500 Yuan may be given to newlyweds who register their first wedding.

With beautiful locations and setting off for the event in gorgeous parks, beaches, and historical landmarks, marriage registrations have also been simplified and yet glamorized, making it easier for couples to enjoy the occasion. &nbsp,

Despite these initiatives and guidelines, some Chinese ladies still have reservations about changing their lifestyle priorities. &nbsp,

Mr Ya Nan, a working and married 29-year-old from Hangzhou, has grown extremely frustrated with societal expectations. ” To me, wedding is basically relationship and it’s for passion. It might not have anything to do with having children”, she told CNA. &nbsp,

” If I want to own children, I did. If I do n’t, I wo n’t. I do n’t pay attention to policies, only to what I truly feel”, she said. ” Just because I now have the legal right to bear children does n’t mean that’s my purpose” .&nbsp,

Instead of rushing to adopt a child out of fear of being pressured by society,” Can’t I wait until I really want one before doing so?”

She even made the point that many people in her city were unable to overcome the system because of her work for a foreign corporation. ” Currently, maternity benefits are n’t even given directly to us ( mothers ), they go to the company”, Ms Ya said. &nbsp,

” In Zhejiang, we simply get one pay: either the pregnancy benefit or six times ‘ salary—whichever is higher, paid by the business”, she said. &nbsp,

” Compared to our acquaintances in Dalian and Shanghai, we end up receiving about 100, 000 yuan less”.

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