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Chinese Communist Party Support: A Tale of Dwindling Numbers

By: Aqsa Younas Rana

Published: January 17, 2024 at 4:31 am EST

In a startling revelation, a survey orchestrated by researchers from the University of Southern California and Stanford University’s Hoover Institution hints at a lesser public support for the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) than previously anticipated. With stringent constraints on foreign survey firms and the probability of self-censorship among Chinese respondents, the actual public sentiment in China has often been a tough nut to crack.
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Historically, opinion surveys, including those conducted by Harvard University between 2003 and 2016, have consistently indicated high approval ratings for the CCP. The satisfaction rate reported in the last survey exceeded 90%. However, the landscape of public opinion in China may not be as uniform as these figures suggest.
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The novel study by USC and Stanford’s Hoover Institution employed a ‘list experiment’ method, thus providing respondents with the cloak of anonymity, thereby mitigating the fear of potential reprisal. The results painted a different picture than the one commonly portrayed. The study discovered that support for the CCP fluctuated between 50% and 70% during the survey period in June and November 2020.
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Interestingly, nearly half of the respondents disagreed with the assertion that China’s system of government is the best. A significant proportion, nearly 40%, expressed apprehension about potential consequences for protesting against the state. In terms of support for Xi Jinping’s leadership, the estimate was pegged between 65% and 70%. The researchers speculate that these numbers might have dwindled further, subsequent to the discontent over Xi’s ‘zero-covid’ policy. The constant testing and lockdowns have been a source of widespread frustration.

https://bnnbreaking.com/politics/chinese-communist-party-support-a-tale-of-dwindling-numbers/

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An aircraft carrier can be sunk, it’s not a miracle weapon. However, to do serious damage, you’ll need to hit with a dozen Zircons, Onyx missiles, or torpedoes. That’s why Chinese research says it takes 20 hypersonic missiles to destroy an aircraft carrier. 6 Jul 2023

https://bulgarianmilitary.com/2023/07/06/even-10-or-more-zircon-missiles-cannot-sink-us-aircraft-carrier/

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…the aircraft carrier is never alone. It is escorted by ships that have anti-aircraft systems. I.e. many missiles will be shot down on their way before they even touch the deck of the aircraft carrier.

https://bulgarianmilitary.com/2023/07/06/even-10-or-more-zircon-missiles-cannot-sink-us-aircraft-carrier/

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What are US aircraft carriers?

US aircraft carriers are the backbone of the US Navy. There are now 10 such aircraft carriers in operation. They are considered the largest warships in the world. Their displacement is 106 tons or a little more.

The United States used its aircraft carriers in World War II in real large-scale battles. Therefore, they know from their own experience what is important to the survival of an aircraft carrier. Because of this, the ship has dozens of systems that increase its survivability.

First, the aircraft carrier is protected by high-strength steel plating. The ship’s deck is made of steel sheets. Second, because of its size, the aircraft carrier has a fantastic margin of buoyancy. It’s almost impossible to sink.

Third, all vital systems are duplicated on an aircraft carrier, such as control. Fourth, nuclear power plants and weapons are located deep in the underwater part. They are protected by powerful armor. The fuel is located in the buoys – that is, it is taken outside the ship.
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How many Zircons and TE-2 torpedoes are needed?

According to Alexei Lenkov, a Russian military expert and analyst, ten Zircon missiles, or even more, cannot sink an American aircraft carrier. That, says Lenkov if we take out of the equation the warships supporting the aircraft carrier, which will shoot down Zircon en route before they even hit the main target.

I.e. according to Lenkov, if ten or more Zircon missiles hit the aircraft carrier at once, it would damage but not sink the vessel. “Besides, 10 missiles will not sink an aircraft carrier. There will be damage, most likely it will suffer, but it is completely within the capabilities of the American aircraft carriers to return to their bases on their own,” says Lenkov.

On the other hand, TE-2 torpedoes are a good option because only they can hit the underwater part of an aircraft carrier. Missiles are not good for this. However, to really penetrate the ship’s armor, about 10 or even 20 new TE-2 torpedoes would be needed. The fact is that the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier has a 6-meter torpedo defense. It is a three-chamber system that extinguishes the blast. So you have to continuously hit the same point repeatedly.
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An aircraft carrier can be sunk, it’s not a miracle weapon. However, to do serious damage, you’ll need to hit with a dozen Zircons, Onyx missiles, or torpedoes. That’s why Chinese research says it takes 20 hypersonic missiles to destroy an aircraft carrier.

If you hit with a lower number then most of the missiles will not reach due to the anti-aircraft missiles of the cloaking ships. And the rest will cause minor damage to the aircraft carrier. The ship will quickly sail to the base, undergo minor repairs and return to service in a few weeks.

https://bulgarianmilitary.com/2023/07/06/even-10-or-more-zircon-missiles-cannot-sink-us-aircraft-carrier/

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