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Control the past: rewriting Chinese history

The Intelligence from The Economist

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Xi's Historical Maneuvering

This chapter explores a crucial meeting of the Chinese Communist Party where President Xi Jinping aims to align himself with historical leaders like Mao Zedong and Deng Xiaoping through a revised party narrative. It examines his strategy to secure his legacy and power amid global challenges and internal disputes, particularly regarding Taiwan.

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