Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto's Bold Move
Introduction
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has made a bold move by flying to China to attend Xi Jinping's military parade, despite the recent protests that have gripped his country. This shows that he is confident he has successfully defused the violence and is now shifting his focus to global diplomacy.
The Protests
The protests in Indonesia have been some of the worst in years, with thousands of people taking to the streets to voice their discontent with the government. The demonstrations were sparked by the controversial election results which saw Prabowo lose to his opponent Joko Widodo. However, after days of violence and chaos, the protests have finally started to calm down.
The China Trip
Prabowo's decision to attend the military parade in China has raised some eyebrows, as it is seen as a bold move for a leader who is facing domestic turmoil. However, this also shows that he is not letting the protests dictate his actions and is still focused on his duties as a world leader. This trip also serves as an opportunity for Prabowo to strengthen diplomatic relations with China, a key player in the region.
About the People Mentioned
Xi Jinping
Xi Jinping is a prominent Chinese politician born on June 15, 1953, in Fuping, Shaanxi Province. He is the son of Xi Zhongxun, a veteran of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). During the Cultural Revolution, Xi was sent to rural Yanchuan County, Shaanxi, where he eventually joined the CCP in 1974. He studied chemical engineering at Tsinghua University as a worker-peasant-soldier student and later earned a Doctor of Law degree from the university through an in-service graduate program in Marxist theory and ideological and political education[1][5]. Xi rose through the ranks of the CCP, serving as governor of Fujian from 1999 to 2002 and then as governor and party secretary of Zhejiang from 2002 to 2007. He briefly served as the party secretary of Shanghai in 2007 before joining the Politburo Standing Committee the same year. In 2012, he became the general secretary of the CCP and chairman of the Central Military Commission, marking the beginning of his tenure as China's paramount leader. Since 2013, Xi has also held the position of President of the People's Republic of China[1][3]. Under Xi's leadership, China has made significant strides in reducing poverty and curbing corruption. He has been praised for his efforts in these areas, which were highlighted in a historical resolution passed by the CCP in 2021[3]. Recent developments include Xi's re-election to a third term as general secretary of the CCP in October 2022 and his third term as president of China in March 2023, following constitutional changes that removed term limits for the presidency[3]. Xi's influence has been further solidified by the composition of the 20th Politburo Standing Committee, which consists of his loyalists[3].
