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Xi is systematically dismantling the most valuable asset of the CCP: public trust.
— Desmond Shum (@DesmondShum) October 13, 2024
Over the past few weeks, we’ve witnessed the wreckage of Xi’s financial policies unfolding in real time. To me, the more pressing issue isn’t merely the financial mishaps but how Xi is eroding the…
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Xi Jinping’s Path to Dictatorial Power
— Desmond Shum (@DesmondShum) September 23, 2024
Back in 2019, I wrote about how Xi Jinping was able to consolidate dictatorial power, and I have returned to these insights many times since.
Xi's Dictatorial Rise Amid a Historical Opening
2013 presented a unique historical opportunity…
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My Perspective: Key Characteristics of Xi Jinping
— Desmond Shum (@DesmondShum) September 22, 2024
I’m often asked to define Xi Jinping’s key traits, and I’d like to outline my views here.
1. Xi is a man of vision and conviction
First and foremost, we must recognize Xi as someone who operates from a place of belief, not just…
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