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The Unseen Battle for Beijing: Why Western Analysts May Be Misreading Xi Jinping’s Grip on Power
A recent high-profile event in China has exposed a stark divide among experts regarding Xi Jinping's true power. While many Western analysts see an unchallenged leader, Chinese diaspora voices suggest his authority is waning, pointing to cultural differences, invisible power centers like party elders and princelings, and professional biases as reasons for misinterpretations.