Xi Jinping May Now Be China's New Emperor
Xi Jinping seems to have total control in China—and may keep it for a very long time.
It was a bland, bureaucratic statement—but its implications could be profound. In late February, China’s Communist Party announced a proposal to abolish term limits for its highest office. The party hasn’t made a final decision, but the news seemed to confirm what many have long suspected: Xi Jinping, the country’s leader, wants to be president for life.
The announcement wasn’t surprising, but many didn’t expect it to come so soon. Aside from being president, Xi is
