Chinese leader, Xi Jinping. Photo credit: Kremlin.ru, CC BY 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons China entered 2025 amid mounting economic and social crises that have tested Xi Jinping’s leadership and fueled speculation that he may be losing his grip. With the 2027 Party Congress approaching, where Xi is expected to seek a fourth term after abolishing term limits, rumors persist that internal factions may be forming to block his continued rule. While there is no concrete evidence of such moves, the speculation is not without basis. President Trump dealt a major blow to China’s economy during his first term with massive tariffs and trade restrictions that slowed exports and factory activity. When COVID lockdowns hit the rest of the world, China briefly surged, exporting home…
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