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S8 Ep1175: Gregory Copley reports Xi Jinping faces significant internal opposition from Communist Party elders at the Beidaihe retreat. Desp
Season 8
Episode 1175
Published 2 months, 2 weeks ago
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Gregory Copley reports Xi Jinping faces significant internal opposition from Communist Party elders at the Beidaiheretreat. Despite his titles, Xi's operational power is waning as the Chinese economy evaporates and social unrest grows. A recent ballistic missile launch served as a show of strength before a state visit to the US. Copley notes that youth unemployment is high, and the PLA may eventually act independently. (11)