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Terrible Leaders And Horrible Followers

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Leadership Transition and Authoritarianism

Xi Jinping rose to power in 2012 as the leader of the state and the party in China, initially working to connect with the people. Over time, his leadership style became more rigid, evident when he declared himself president for life in 2017. This move signaled his firm grip on power. The comparison made to the Russian dissident Navalny's situation hints at the increasing authoritarianism in Jinping's leadership.

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