Xi has convinced me that he is a dangerous man who must be deterred.
In my view — this public humiliation of Hu Jin Tao does not bode well for world peace.
I was in China during Christmas 2007 to New Year 2008 when Hu was President. That was the year of the Beijing Summer Olympics.
The relationship between Taiwan, Hong Kong and China was GREAT then. Trade was flourishing and cross ocean visits and tourism was at its peak. Hu Jin Tao was always an advocate of good relations with the USA and a soft approach towards reunification with Taiwan.
It’s looking like this public display of removal of Hu by Xi is sending a stern message that the old policies of former leaders will Not be tolerated. This does not bode well for a peaceful future ☹️