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How to Become a Dictator by Sophia Yan

The 20th party Congress is a twice in a decade political set piece that reveals the outcome of China's very secretive leadership selection. After the death of Chairman Mao Zedong, there has been a two-term limit on Chinese leaders. No more. Xi Jinping is on the cusp of effectively becoming ruler for life. Despite 10 years in power, we know very little about him beyond official propaganda. Who is he really? How has he managed to build a cult of personality? What kind of a leader has this made him? And what does that mean for all of us?

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