May 30 marks the 9th National Science and Technology Workers' Day in China, and once again, the Chinese Communist Party's propaganda machine is praising Xi Jinping for his supposed "attention, care, and support" for science and technology.

But under Xi Jinping's rule for more than a decade, exploitative work schedules like 996 (9 a.m. to 9 p.m., six days a week) and even 007 (midnight to midnight, seven days a week—on call 24/7, year-round) have become disturbingly common. These inhumane systems have taken a heavy toll on China’s scientists, engineers, and tech workers, turning innovation into a form of punishment.

Meanwhile, Xi Jinping's rigid ideological stance has led to global technological containment and embargoes against China. From chip bans to supply chain restrictions, the international community has drawn a line. Even Chinese students face increased visa denials in the U.S., not because of their talent, but because of the distrust bred by Xi’s authoritarian agenda.

The conclusion is clear: Xi Jinping is not a driver of China's progress, but a stumbling block on the road to its future.