Since taking power in 2012, Xi Jinping has fundamentally changed the political order of China. Crushing opponents under the guise of “anti-corruption” campaigns, terrorizing the people of Xinjiang and Hong Kong, declaring himself president-for-life, and presiding over the outbreak of the coronavirus in Wuhan in late 2019, Mr. Xi’s rule has been controversial.
Not since Mao Zedong ruled China has a Chinese Communist Party leader held so much power in his hands. But responsibility is a double-edged sword. When times are good, a leader like Mr. Xi can take all the credit. When things go wrong, though, exclusive blame is laid upon that same leader. And in a country like China, where leaders are historically removed by force (until recently), Mr. Xi must know that the daggers are being sharpened by those all around him.
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