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The Generational Divide in China’s Political Landscape
In early February 2022, a video of Yang Xiaoping, a notable second-generation red elite, circulated widely online. As he celebrated his 80th birthday, Yang expressed an ambitious desire to witness China transition to a constitutional democracy. He referred to this as an unprecedented transformation not observed for a century, eliciting applause from his attendees. This moment encapsulated the aspirations and frustrations simmering within the factions of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP).