Xi’s health problem and Beijing’s strategic contraction

[@thebigleone1066]

He needs to be replaced. His policies are destroying 30 years of hard work the Chinese people.

[@NullParadigm]

the whole party does bud.

[@jvbutalid8316]

@@NullParadigm Chinese modern culture needs to change. Even if CCP goes out, the people running are still there, and the people they rule are just as cynical anyway. What would follow the CCP would be a Putin-style government.

[@ysc6896]

Nope. It destroyed China's land for the next 5000-50,000 years China's land is wasted. Watter and dam issues. You can't alter the flow of rivers without destroying the ecology China has built 50,000? dams, the 3-gorges will fail very soon and...and it'll be all over 500 million people will die. The land will be useless with constant sinkholes and crazy stupid weather. The ground beneath will spew fire and toxic fumes Mother nature gave Xi and the CCP a big middle finger. It's all over The stupidity of Xi knows no bounds, and he'll be remembered as the slug who ruined China

[@spectator4786]

Then they should let the RoC take over again.

[@cherubimcherubim9515]

Last time i check China is still flourishing from the 30 years of hard work n policies from Xi Jinping.

[@DKT720]

Freedom to Tibet ❗✌🏽👍🏾

[@noahmiyavong6780]

I think not likely. But anything is possible

[@gkwalker52]

Pancreatic cancer is fatal. It is simply a question of the level of medical care available as to how long one can survive. I certainly do not wish this fate on anyone. The real danger is that he is the leader of a country that is hugely consequential to world affairs and that he has painted China into a difficult position, both geopolitically and economically.

[@KTG308]

He's toxic ... Thru his actions how many lives have he taken n will take if he doesn't go?

[@TomTomicMic]

Xi painted China into a corner, his successor from yes men might be a whole lot worse unfortunately and it may lead to destructive faction fighting, but there is not a credible option to the CCP unless the Local governments are more organised than we assess or the military which again seems unlikley, it doesn't mean things "might" get better even if it is true!?!

[@deborahellzey4317]

I just watched video ..Chinese population done went from 1.4 billion mid 80s to now possibly as little as 730 million crematorium running 24\7 awful

[@deborahellzey4317]

I just watched video ..Chinese population done went from 1.4 billion mid 80s to now possibly as little as 730 million crematorium running 24\7 awful

[@deborahellzey4317]

I just watched video ..Chinese population done went from 1.4 billion mid 80s to now possibly as little as 730 million crematorium running 24\7 awful

[@rayfleming2053]

My father was an alcoholic who only lived 6 months after a pancreatic cancer diagnosis. We will know if this is true within weeks as he must begin treatment immediately or he will have more outward symptoms

[@fredmckibben6872]

My Friend was diagnosed with PC and past 3 weeks after that.....My aunt lived a year after diagnosis

[@willsshepherd2976]

If he drinks as much as reported he is deadman walking.

[@pearlyung]

Give it just a few months, the deterioration could be seen.

[@robertcalaguio1105]

How about P transplant it is possible?

[@NickanM]

My mother died of pancreatic cancer, and I don't wish it on anyone... except Xi Jinping.

[@susss188]

congratulations!

[@nilsrmcke]

Except Putin . . ?

[@marinovillarin6247]

THANKS FOR THE UPDATES ON CHINA, LEI❤️❤️❤️

[@rodcruz3032]

This is good news! Happy Chinese New Year!🎆

[@ritotrasmonte89]

Ms. Lei, congrats!! your vlog is the most informative about China...especially about the politics..!!!!

[@SmilingBoxer-cp2ue]

Appreciate your keen observations and opinions about China.

[@LeisRealTalk]

Thank you!

[@mklein]

@@LeisRealTalkpls send the link to the article you translated, thank you and your videos are amazing

[@LKC-z6j]

Lei should be a consultant to the US Government on China affairs😊

[@gregmcqueen4540]

Sometimes the rich 🤑 are VERY POOR, and the poor very rich 🤑 Foreigners can do without his prejudice

[@marierocher4422]

True when greed dominates. Money can’t give you happiness. it’s only a temporary satisfaction.

[@johntan5636]

Hi Lei thanks for the great work you are doing. However, I would say PROCEED WITH CAUTION. The last point seems to say "if we are cornered, we will strike out and we can all die together"

[@gregmcqueen4540]

Something is not just wrong with his pancreas, something is wrong with his brain 🧠

[@kamsunleong6648]

First Putin got cancer. Now its Xi's turn. What's next. Anything for views.

[@CODEX-tx5nr]

😁

[@ninez2698]

Something wrong with his heart!

[@angelheart4650]

Everything his organs are wrong and gone bad, if this is true I think he is cursed, sorry

[@lordwallie24]

Have you looked at his face? he is simple🥴

[@louisgiokas2206]

Unfortunately for China, even if it moderates its tone and becomes more accommodating, the ship has sailed on its advantages. It has also proven itself to be an unreliable partner. To rebuild trust will, as the author of the article seems to understand, take years, perhaps decades. China doesn't have that much time, just based on demographics alone. The initial attraction for doing business in China had two simple components. One was cheap labor, and the other was a large market. China no longer has either. Other countries have better demographics and more vibrant markets. Even a lot of Chinese companies have understood this and acted accordingly. The whole model of development, and the way in which the developed world operates, is to help countries move up the value chain. China has failed to do this. They are still dependent for jobs on lower tech manufacturing. Look at Japan's trajectory since WWII. Unlike Japan, China is experiencing massive headwinds before moving past the middle-income level. The so-called middle-income trap. It does not have the resources to recover from this. On top of all that, China has experienced, is experiencing, a financial crisis. They are hiding it, but is happening right now. Most of this comes back to the housing sector. The distortions in this sector are totally the responsibility of the CCP. In the 2008 subprime crisis in the US (also caused by government intervention in the housing market, by the way) real estate was overbuilt by about 2-4%. In China, the figure seems to be 100% or so. The default rate in the US was also much lower than China's. As a result of that crisis, a concept of "mark to market" accounting was emphasized in the west. In those terms, most, if not all, of China's financial institutions are insolvent. We are actually starting to see this manifest. The only saving grace for the rest of the world is that China has kept its internal financial institutions and markets mostly closed. Even in the case of financial markets, the little bit of opening up that was allowed has failed, with most western financial firms pulling out. China, like Russia, has made itself toxic to the rest of the world. There is no reason the reengage with China. Russia, at least, has raw materials that the world values. On the other hand, it turns out that the world is finding other sources for these. So, Russia's prognosis is not good either. In both cases, China and Russia, the only real way forward is a change of government, the form, not just the personalities. In both cases the current authoritarian regimes have so heavily suppressed their populations that a move to a democratic, free market system really has no leader in either. A very real possibility, in both cases, is a split into competing warlord factions. This is actually the norm throughout Chinese history. In my opinion, this is the most likely scenario. There are other possibilities, but they are lower in probability. Hey, maybe Taiwan can take over China. Wouldn't that be a hoot.

[@jamesdallas1493]

Russia is rich in energy resources and food production. China imports 80% of oil and natural gas. China imports 30% of it food needs.

[@louisgiokas2206]

@@jamesdallas1493 Good points. On the food front, they also import, and need, much more fertilizer to make much of their land productive, and it is still not as productive as the land in the US, or I suspect, Russia.

[@maalat]

Taiwan can take over China with its economic leadership and can help chin transition into a democratic state. China, Hongkong, and Taiwan could be one China. CCP can not lead one China with its current political system that is rigid, massively centralized can not conduct a market system that is complex, global, and forever fluctuating.😊

[@louisgiokas2206]

@@maalat That would be a great outcome. Unfortunately, I don't see it happening. But we can dream, can't we.

[@sherrygadberryturner9527]

The lesson here is BE A GOOD NEIGHBOR. China and Russia have not been good neighbors but hopefully the world is ready for all nations and people to begin working together for the betterment of all! I always remind myself that the people of other countries have no more influence (sometimes much less) over their governments actions than do we.

[@maninthemiddleground2316]

Why does this "Strategic contraction" don't give me a good vibes as a Filipino even if it replaces wolf warriors with smiling pandas😰 Regardless if my fears are unfounded I will try to be cautiously optimistic regarding this but the world should still be wary about trusting the CCP.

[@LD-xt1vo]

Hide one's strength, bide one's time? It's way too late for that. They made their move, and showed their hand. Expect consequences.

[@didierduplantier8359]

Once we’ve learned that there is snake hiding in the tall grass, we would be extremely cautious about wandering into that patch of lawn.

[@marierocher4422]

And stay away in that area.

[@rayfleming2053]

With exports, investment, real estate and consumption all falling Loaman, a well-known Chinese economist, calculated China's GDP "growth" was -4.9% not +5.2% as claimed. Given the Yuan fell 4.2%, China's GDP fell by as much as 9.3% in dollar terms. Then given that there will be no post COVID bounce in 2024 China's GDP could fall by 10-15% in 2024, again in dollar terms. And there is no reason to expect things will get much better in 2025.

[@commonsensenow9517]

I have been saying all along that the numbers DO NOT add up... how can all those apartments be sold when 600 million people only make $1k per YEAR income??? Given the $/m it is simply NOT possible to buy a property.... They say millions of units sit empty, who the hell bought them is the question.

[@typeorulz]

Sounds like the distortions of US government!

[@dylanthomas12321]

I do so much research, financial analysis, and yet everywhere I turn, even to some of the most respected investment banks, consulting firms, think tanks, publishers -- I find so many just parroting CCP statistics as if they are God's Truth. On national TV, our best newspapers. Really smart, well educated professionals. Top economists. It's like an AI system hallucinating (if you know the field you'll understand the allusion). I'm not a conspiracy guy. But have all our trusted institutions just gone to sleep? There's plenty of rigorous analysis available if you look for it, but it's just not getting out to most people who are so busy in their lives. They trust their favored media to give them an approximation (at least) of what's really going on. But instead they get such faulty, careless information. Lei and others like her do a great job. But the wide world does not hear them. SomeyI think, well I'm old, maybe it's hopeless and I should just toddle along. And Don't Look Up.

[@apriljones8999]

Well when you've enough bad deeds then eventually karma comes calling at your door!' Why do I have a feeling that the Chinese, the Tibetans, the Uighurs, the Philippines, the Vietnamese, more of their neighbours and the families of covid-19 and that of their fentanyl victims in the West are praying for this karma to come thick and fast? 🤔

[@briansmith2163]

Sorry I missed the cast. I was playing live music for an audience for the 1st time in 2 months. It was a blast ! Luv ya Lei. Watching it now.

[@ROWELL-u9l]

A well known seer in Lima Peru predicted china will go bankrupt and xi jing ping will past away...🙏

[@romeldiaz2614]

Yhank you very much ms lei🎉

[@integralmark]

large amounts of stress can cause such weight loss as well... I remember a personal family member choosing a severe diet and exercise in the face of a crisis...

[@kylorokx1552]

There is no smoke without fire 🔥.

[@Cedartreetechnologies]

A popular saying, but false.

[@robertcalaguio1105]

How about vape😂

[@kylorokx1552]

@@robertcalaguio1105 do you know how vape works?

[@lhamothondup8596]

Xi must give Tibet Independent if his health news is right….

[@marierocher4422]

Never. In his mind expansionism will give him more honor among the CCP.

[@albertteng1191]

I just lost someone i know to pancreatic cancer. Took only 6months from detection to death. My friend is a heavy set guy and started losing weight fast. I even joke him that he is losing weight bcoz of a woman perhaps. i didnt know he was already sick by then

[@v.prestorpnrcrtlcrt2096]

💛💛 you!😊

[@dylanthomas12321]

Smiling Panda? Wolf Warrior? OMG, Lei, you are so funny and wise. And after a long day, your fetching laugh and humor amidst such serious issues lightens my day while imparting wisdom. You're a national treasure, ex-pat treasure. Thank you for your brilliant work effort. Yet always delivered in a friendly, human way. We can all learn from your example.

[@Lilian-fh2ve]

LEI THANKS..🙏.YOU ALWAYS BRING THE BEST NEW FOR US.. when we see you...God bless you always. Nice of you to Keep us inform about CHINA...❤❤❤❤❤

[@merlecharge6813]

Thank you Lei always look forward to your videos I won’t mention how I feel to hearing the news of Zi’s health problem I am sure there a many who have the same feelings as I Great videos 👍👍👍👍👍👍🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@noahmiyavong6780]

You are smart. Thank you for educating me to de of your views

[@typeorulz]

I can't believe they would let it be known. Rather it would be cloaked in some kind of succession ritual. And would a professional not be worried about making such disclosures? How tantalizing this report is!

[@vueport99]

There's a lots of internal strife. I mean, if rumors are true that his own generals tried to shoot down his plane when he returned from South Africa. He overstayed his welcome. The people in power who had waited for years for him to step down so that they can climb up are his enemies.

[@LibertaliaExplorer]

Excellent episode Lei. Thanks for sharing.

[@angusmcclelland4846]

If Xi is sick or has a cancer I will pray for him. He put his country first

[@KK-fz6if]

Thank you for your views... Very informative...

[@LeisRealTalk]

Glad it was helpful!

[@IB4U2Cme]

Observing the clues while knowing there are people who want to fool you, is a tough challenge.

[@mychildrenjourneytowestpoint]

Thanks for keeping us with updates

[@jasonf.9862]

Was late, so I missed the live show, sorry. Really interesting topic this evening, Lei. You do great research as well. Who else has this story, just you, and that's why we watch. See you next time 😊

[@tenzind4175]

Gteetings, Tashi Delek , and Namaste to All freinds 🙏🙏🙏🎉

[@TheTurbulence312]

Lei be so direct "they are all the same" I like that about her.

[@BisayangKano]

Lei... you are quite generous with your information... tse tse... keep up all this great work!

[@romyneri3699]

It may explain why Jack Ma is buying Alibaba shares.

[@marierocher4422]

To keep it alive? Then absorb again by the CCP? Just remember there’s no private company within China. As communist all belongs to the state including the people.

[@susanaldawood5480]

Ms.Lei,there's a saying;What you Sow,You will Reap.

[@jrod5069]

Hi! Thank you for your wisdom again

[@billycheong3865]

Hello Miss Lei, I enjoy your show, please take good care of yourself!

[@franconero3463]

I had similar problem lost weight, Pet scan, some 15 years ago, I got cancer but managed to overcome it.

[@sumiland6445]

Thank you, Ms Lei! 😊👍 i was a bit preoccupied so re-watching now. Do you think Xi's cancer has anything to do with the "contagious cancer" at that lab? 🤔

[@Stargate101]

Fool me once. Shame on you. Fool me twice. Shame on me.

[@Lina-f9s]

Excellent analysis as always, THANKS!!

[@LeisRealTalk]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@medx1553]

​@@LeisRealTalkyou got cancer

[@medx1553]

​@@LeisRealTalkevery time spread hoaxes. DISGUSTING

[@davidapatrickmoore]

Good job. Have started watching recently and am enjoying your presentation. Thank you.

[@herbertpoenisch7922]

Fascinating news!

[@agnosticpatriot]

😂👍

[@teddymaningas1126]

Of course they will not admit is health condition but the humor is very much welcome.❤❤

[@eventhorizon1]

God has set a term limit!

[@delondestan8961]

you have such an objective way of explaining things in China, you are my top China info source. Thank you for everything.

[@LeisRealTalk]

Happy to hear that!

[@Xibao88890]

Great insights Lei. Thanks❤

[@fredmckibben6872]

Usually when PC is detected it is in late stage........Who would be his Successor??

[@stevenewdell3824]

Good Report, Thankyou Ms. Lei

[@jopoon52]

Ex Cathedra ... MAO did not die on September 9, 1976, he just left the scene and lived in Guangzhou, White Cloud Mountain until 1992. Xi can do the same and help CCP to stay in power and soft landing into a Christian Democratic Party in 2035. ... BLESSINGS.

[@mackykintanar7489]

Whatever Xi's internal and personal problems are, it seems to be favorable to the world. China is giving the world a lot of headaches. It would be a breather to be able to operate world affairs with China in the sidelines for a change.

[@Dan8254]

Headache is totally an understatement. Remember Covid? While china was locking down Wuhan and surrounding provinces, they eagerly encouraged international travel. Look at their foreign relations, China was so eager to hug the Talibans, Iran, Hamas, Houthis not to mention Russia and North Korea. If today there is an alien invading the US, i guarantee you that China will be the 1st to help the invasion.

[@julmanuy7021]

Its not cancer he is dieting on panda food

[@ingeborgpadgett7079]

Thank you !

[@pennycandyys]

Pancreatic cancer is a terrible way to go, it’s very painful and you don’t live long after diagnosis, it’s very aggressive.

[@maninthemiddleground2316]

Could just be a bad tailor 😅 Seriously though, i think the best approach is to wait and see until we get more information. As of now, while the cancer theory is definitely plausible we can explain this away being stress related. His government is under extreme pressure locally and globally.

[@MrKbtor2]

The contrasts are striking. Sources of the picture matter.

[@mikeplott4817]

Thanks so much for all you do 👍🙏🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹

[@lambertois11]

If Xi Jinping is regularly drinking Maotai (53% alcohol) that will affect other organs in addition to the pancreas, especially the liver!

[@kakarikidiet5586]

Don’t knock the Pooh Bear! He’s just trying to shed pounds for the new year

[@PatriciaPalmer-o3e]

I wouldn't wish that on anyone as much I want to say something derisive.

[@carolflann2927]

Well that's definitely different 🦋

[@KellyWalker-n5v]

His weight loss is only beginning. The outlook is that he will reduce the calorie intake of alcohol and then the weight loss accelerates. Steve Jobs was a walking skeleton his last 2 years.

[@aloyd6157]

Steve jobs is a controversial figure in US, everyone from IT knows . Not surrprised why taiwan handled all.

[@peterhanssens7260]

True or not sudden weight loss is a legitimate concern. Queen Elizabeth had cancer apparently eventhough not officially but look at her weight loss in the last year of her life. Apparently she had cancer of the blood and her pictures of her on balcony of Buckingham Palace about one year before her passing and her weight loss is quite apparent.

[@irenehabes-quene2839]

I knew a lady who was in my spinning class, who was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. She was dead within a week! Of course the cancer was growing for a while but she didn’t know she was sick.

[@ralph3728]

I had a family member that got pancreatic cancer, the doctor gave her 90 days (not 3 months) and she made it exactly 91 days. She felt fine until about a week before she saw the doctor.

[@jimbongo2955]

Don't tell me show me these 5 new ways they are doing business! So far just words!!

[@spaniardecn7841]

Impressive document and programme. Thank you

[@thebiglebowski4309]

Great talk Lei. 👌

[@donaldcoppersmith1018]

Liquor, Weight, Age, Stress= Terminal

[@Raymond-vg8ed]

My friend died of a pancreatic cancer, upon discovery he only lasted a month. The pancreas is covered by other organs, discovery of this type is always stage 4 ...because the pancreas is at the back

[@nevilenobody606]

So wolf warriors in sheep's clothing then. Even more dangerous, waiting for you to you turn your back.

[@SManantM]

Big fan of you. From India

[@RodrigoPalma700]

Thanks.

[@j.lietka9406]

Ms Lei, who is in line to take Xis place if he passes or becomes too ill to stay in office? ❤🥰😉

[@DohuuVi]

Even if he lost some weight, that doesn't mean he has pancreatic cancer. It may be another suit that did not fit him properly. By the way, most tyrants outlive us.

[@hiltonwatkins6750]

Oh dear, I cannot celebrate anyone getting cancer… and pancreatic is one of the worst. I had the good fortune of working in the same office as a Chinese executive in Canada who became eventually a Lt Governor of our province in Canada. I learned many things from him. His family was in banking in Hong Kong, and he was a very calm mature chinese man who impressed me with his good nature. I often think of him when I see pictures of Xi.

[@SonjaBlackall-qb1nb]

He s been giving out a lot of stress full crap he should. be able to take some back

[@DesmondFitzpatrick-vv4dp]

Thanks!

[@HKGGweilo]

Let’s hope Xi gets the medical treatment he needs as soon as possible: Embalming Fluid!

[@dennisweidner288]

Very informative. Thanks for your insights.

[@LeisRealTalk]

Thanks for watching!

[@cathys465]

Interesting article there.

[@sukhenduchoudhury6813]

The Hindu believe in law of Karma . What you do to others will come back to you. He was instrumental in the murder of Le ki quang and many of his competitors .

[@TruthRules2]

You made my day!!!

[@yamaneko-ex8fy]

Thank you Lei for your always great informations and tireless effort; it is highly appreciated. To be honest I understand the feelings of the poeple who are already cheering that Xi might have a deadly cancer. I would not shed a tear for him either. Have a nice weekend!

[@RatinanLee]

Wow😮

[@josephinegueco5076]

Good morning here in Sydney Australia

[@betterfunliving7772]

Good work.

[@christopherbowen2547]

Great report!

[@richardhausig9493]

You'd think the dictator of 1.3 million people would have a personal tailor.

[@Alex.8081]

THANK YOU LEI, very informative great job!!!

[@Red-Feather]

If this story is even marginally true, why hasn't any world media picked up on it?

[@cristianmicu]

pancreatic is fast death in most cases

[@TL-xw6fh]

He had enough of people calling him a Chinese panda, so he is sliimming down.

[@jamesmatticks70]

Don’t forget the Philippines!!!

[@DCFunBud]

I would not say "wealthy." Wealthy is a very middle-class word. I would say "rich." That is how the rich refer to themselves. 🐯