President Xi Jinping, left, former presidents Jiang Zemin and Hu Jintao at the grand parade marking the 70th anniversary of the end of the second world war on September 3, 2015. Photo: Reuters President Xi Jinping, left, former presidents Jiang Zemin and Hu Jintao at the grand parade marking the 70th anniversary of the end of the second world war on September 3, 2015. Photo: Reuters
President Xi Jinping, left, former presidents Jiang Zemin and Hu Jintao at the grand parade marking the 70th anniversary of the end of the second world war on September 3, 2015. Photo: Reuters
China /  Politics

Official publication says China needs Mao-like strongman leader, and that Xi fits the bill

Call to elevate president’s status comes ahead of crucial meeting of top leaders

Topic |   China's leadership reshuffle 2017
Choi Chi-yukNectar Gan
Choi Chi-yuk and Nectar Gan

Updated: 2:51pm, 26 Oct, 2016

Why you can trust SCMP
President Xi Jinping, left, former presidents Jiang Zemin and Hu Jintao at the grand parade marking the 70th anniversary of the end of the second world war on September 3, 2015. Photo: Reuters President Xi Jinping, left, former presidents Jiang Zemin and Hu Jintao at the grand parade marking the 70th anniversary of the end of the second world war on September 3, 2015. Photo: Reuters
President Xi Jinping, left, former presidents Jiang Zemin and Hu Jintao at the grand parade marking the 70th anniversary of the end of the second world war on September 3, 2015. Photo: Reuters
READ FULL ARTICLE