In the Chinese Communist Party’s 20th National Congress, which begins in Beijing on Sunday, President Xi Jinping is expected to be confirmed as president-for-life. If that happens, China’s ascent to genuine superpower status will be delayed, at least. At worst (from the Chinese perspective), it may not happen at all. Read More
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