Chinese State Media on UK Truss Resignation: "A Microcosm of Failed Western Politics"

GT "The only solution is to keep changing the Prime Minister," criticism
China enters 'long-term rule' system with Xi Jinping's third term

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[Asia Economy Beijing=Special Correspondent Kim Hyunjung] Chinese state media criticized UK Prime Minister Liz Truss's resignation just 45 days after taking office as a "microcosm of failed Western politics."

On the 20th, the Chinese state-run English media Global Times (GT) reported, "Prime Minister Truss resigned after recording the 'shortest tenure' following the failure of her tax cut plan," adding, "This shows that outdated Western democracy cannot solve 'new problems'." Before taking office, Prime Minister Truss had regarded China as a 'threat' and indicated a tough stance toward China, which China has also viewed critically.

Chui Hongjian, Director of the European Department at the China Institute of International Studies, told the media, "Truss's resignation reveals serious institutional flaws in the UK," and stated, "(The UK’s) political system cannot actually solve the problems the country faces or correct internal party divisions." He added, "Not only Truss but also the Conservative Party has been heavily influenced by populism, and although they tried to narrow the gap between so-called political elites and ordinary people, they ultimately failed to find a solution."

Director Chui particularly noted, "The UK is the founder of Western democracy but seems powerless to cope with new problems and complex environments," and evaluated, "The UK government's only solution is to constantly replace prime ministers, and Truss's resignation will become a tool for factional struggles within the Conservative Party."

Wang Yiwei, Director of the Institute of International Studies at Renmin University of China, criticized, "Old policies like tax cuts cannot solve new problems," and said, "It shows that the Anglo-Saxon system cannot lead the world." Director Wang diagnosed, "The UK is facing crises such as the Ukraine conflict, energy shortages, inflation, and pound depreciation," adding, "Some of these are directly related to the US-led decoupling from China, and the UK government has failed to find new growth momentum, with the economic crisis triggering a larger political crisis."

Meanwhile, China is expected to confirm President Xi Jinping's third term through the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (Party Congress), which opened on the 16th. Major foreign media view this third term as likely to mark the start of Xi's long-term rule.

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