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The Fourth Plenum has started, we know nothing more than the brief official statement, but there are of course lots of rumors and speculation. Last Thursday’s newsletter noted some of the rumors without giving specifics, but clearly based on reader feedback you want to hear what some of them are. The ones getting the most circulation are about the possible promotion of Chen Min’er to the Politburo Standing Committee (PBSC) and his designation as Xi’s successor. A variant of that rumor also includes the promotion of Hu Chunhua to the PBSC and the expansion of the body to nine members from seven.
I was under the impression that the PBSC always had to have an odd number of members. Would it be even plausible for them to promote Chen Min'er to the standing committee and have an even number of people on the PBSC?
Regarding TCM, there is definitely medical science with respect to acupuncture. I know that many US medical schools actually offer modules in the practice because it does work in some instances, and it is an alternative treatment for many who don't want to take a medication. As to the other stuff? Perhaps not so much.
I was under the impression that the PBSC always had to have an odd number of members. Would it be even plausible for them to promote Chen Min'er to the standing committee and have an even number of people on the PBSC?
Regarding TCM, there is definitely medical science with respect to acupuncture. I know that many US medical schools actually offer modules in the practice because it does work in some instances, and it is an alternative treatment for many who don't want to take a medication. As to the other stuff? Perhaps not so much.