Xi's Ode to Jiang: A Study in Authoritarian Consolidation The recent centenary celebration of former Chinese President Jiang Zemin's birth saw current leader Xi Jinping reaffirm his predecessor's commitment to balancing economic growth with Communist Party rule.
This tribute from one leader to another appears routine, but it reveals Xi's strategic consolidation of power.
Xi's speech at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing was notable not only for its timing but also for its content.