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Xi emerges powerful from Beijing meeting, but maybe not all-powerful

He does not have total control over provincial leaders and the military …

By Samantha Johnson / November 2, 2026

Xi Jinping has continued as the undisputed heavyweight leader of China after the Fifth Plenum, a closed-door meeting in Beijing held Oct. 26-29. However, there are some limits to his power as he is likely to remain as China’s top leader at least until 2032, analysts say.

“It seems Xi has emerged from the Fifth Plenum stronger than ever. He will successf…

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