Communist manifestos diverge due to concerns that China is losing its way over GINI coefficients and capitalism Apr. 9 – The Communist Party of India (CPI) which has for decades followed policies issued by the Communist Party of China (CPC) is for the first time taking a critical stance on contemporary Chinese communism, including the decision to admit capitalists into the party and a widening income gap. The CPI, currently holding its 20th Party Congress, has heard a draft ideological document, presented by CPI politburo member Sitaram Yechury which states that “negative tendencies” such as economic inequality, unemployment, corruption and … Continue reading →