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‘Pull Out the Sick Trees’: Xi’s Constant Purges Pave Way for Next Term

New York Times26 October 2026, 04:00 UTCPeople's Republic of China

The Chinese leader Xi Jinping, who is likely preparing to secure a fourth term in power in 2027, has complained that officials cannot be trusted.

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