It's not just Xi who has power. It's all those who comprise Xi's power structure who must be dealt with if Xi were to be toppled. I doubt that even Xi's inner circle has a crystal clear idea of China's power structure.
Agree. It does appear his “dictator for life” status is on very thin ice right now.
Alliances being formed and dissolved and all kinds of palace intrigue, I’m sure.
Nevertheless, they are all about preserving their power and there is an awful lot of unrest, from bank runs to riots, to tanks in the streets.
Xi’s a frigging maoist idiot with delusions of grandeur. I think he’s not long for this world anymore. China’s economy is imploding. 27 empty, decaying cities. Debt to GDP of 500% even if you believe their numbers ...