Who are competing to succeed Xi Jinping?
Who are competing to succeed Xi Jinping?
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Xi Jinping, once poised for lifelong rule after amending the Party and State constitutions, now faces potential challenges from health issues and internal power struggles within Zhongnanhai. This could force him to consider a succession plan sooner than anticipated. But who is most likely to emerge as the next leader of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP)? Is it someone from within Xi's close circle, like Li Qiang, or an unexpected contender like Hu Chunhua?
1. The Likely Successor
2. The “Dark Horse” candidate
3. How do they compare?
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