Social Stability and Economic Slowdown

strict control: The strict control of speech and media activities may reflect Xi desire to maintain social stability as China endures an economic slowdown, according to The Japan Times. Such moves may also point to the difficulty Xi is experiencing in his bid to maintain the Communist Party rule as the country confronts various domestic as well as diplomatic challenges. Now he is increasing control of the media and the Internet. While Xi crackdown on rampant corruption among both high- and low-ranking officials may have the support of the general public, his stringent control of speech and media outlets could increase people frustration — a potential source of social instability. Xi should keep in mind that his moves could bring unexpected effects. When a nation becomes economically advanced, the usual course that follows is the pursuit of democratization in the political sphere. (news.financializer.com). As reported in the news.