Chinese President Xi Jinping was poised Sunday to secure a historic third term in power, cementing his position as the nation's most influential leader since founder Mao Zedong.
As China prepares to crown Xi for a controversial third term this weekend, it is imperative to understand how the West went wrong in expecting him to be a progressive leader.
The 20th National Congress of the Chinese Communist Party will set the tone for China’s next five years — almost certainly under Xi Jinping’s leadership yet again.