What drives China’s strongman?
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The Rise of Xi Jinping: Strongman Leadership in China
This chapter analyzes Xi Jinping's unique leadership style, emphasizing his consolidation of power and departure from collective governance within the Chinese Communist Party. It discusses Xi's transformation from an economic reformer to a strongman leader, marked by the establishment of Xi Jinping Thought and the abolition of term limits. Additionally, the chapter reflects on how personal ambition and policy priorities, particularly 'common prosperity', shape the current political landscape and the personality cult emerging around Xi.
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