China’s next leader? Uncertainties of Xi’s health & rule
China’s next leader? Uncertainties of Xi’s health & rule
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Rumors have circulated that Xi suffered a stroke during the CCP’s Third Plenum last July when he mysteriously disappeared from public view. More recently, reports from Beijing suggest he may have had a second stroke. At 72, Xi’s declining physical and mental state has become the greatest source of instability within the regime. The biggest problem? He has no clear successor. Without a plan for succession, a serious health crisis could trigger a brutal power struggle within the Party. So, what happens if Xi suddenly becomes incapacitated? Let’s examine the key factions and potential successors who could fight for power in his absence.
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