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Minxin Pei on the Rise of Emperor Xi
In March, China’s National People’s Congress rubber-stamped the elimination of presidential term limits, clearing the way for President Xi Jinping to lead for life.
In March, China’s National People’s Congress rubber-stamped the elimination of presidential term limits, clearing the way for President Xi Jinping to lead for life. Sinologist Minxin Pei says while the move will centralize the Communist Party’s authority, the president’s strongman tactics could come back to haunt him.