Commentary Next year, the CCP (Chinese Communist Party) will hold its 20th National Congress, and Xi Jinping is trying his best to secure a third term in office. In the meantime, one of his biggest concerns may be his own safety. The following are four special arrangements that are believed to be related to Xi’s personal security. Two Teacups At the CCP’s “Two Sessions” meeting in March 2021, two teacups were placed in front of Xi, while Premier Li Keqiang and other officials had only one teacup in front of them. Two teacups appeared as well in all other meeting rooms where Xi attended separate group meetings. Besides Xi’s extra teacups, there is reportedly a specially designated male waiter in charge of Xi’s cups, either because Xi’s drinks may be different from others, or to prevent poisoning attempts. Four Men in Black On Feb. 10, the day before Chinese New Year’s …