Xi Jinping’s grip on power will last as long as it is needed to get the job done, and no more. Illustration: Craig Stephens Xi Jinping’s grip on power will last as long as it is needed to get the job done, and no more. Illustration: Craig Stephens
Xi Jinping’s grip on power will last as long as it is needed to get the job done, and no more. Illustration: Craig Stephens

Xi Jinping

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China’s president for life? Not Xi Jinping, a student of history

Deng Yuwen says even with the removal of presidential term limits, Xi is too mindful of the lessons of history and the need to win over public opinion to consider holding power till his death

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Deng Yuwen
Deng Yuwen

Updated: 6:26pm, 14 Mar, 2018

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Xi Jinping’s grip on power will last as long as it is needed to get the job done, and no more. Illustration: Craig Stephens Xi Jinping’s grip on power will last as long as it is needed to get the job done, and no more. Illustration: Craig Stephens
Xi Jinping’s grip on power will last as long as it is needed to get the job done, and no more. Illustration: Craig Stephens
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