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Number three for Xi: power in China

The Intelligence from The Economist

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Consolidation of Power in China's Leadership

This chapter examines the unprecedented third term of China's leader, Xi Jinping, and the shift towards a more centralized power structure within the Communist Party. It highlights significant leadership changes, including the appointment of loyalists and the controversial removal of former leader Hu Jintao, reflecting Xi's reinforced control and the evolving norms of the party.

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