Could China Turn on Xi?

Xi Jinping appears poised to secure another term leading China, but signs of growing unease inside the Communist Party raise questions about his grip on power. After purging trusted allies and potential rivals, has Xi weakened the network protecting him? Explore the tensions that could threaten his rule by 2032.

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