China's Xi will see off threats and rivals
The COVID-19 pandemic has damaged the president's image, prompting speculation about his position
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- Personal motives
- Policy disagreements
- Pathways
- Pathway one: Seizure of power
- Damage to Party image
- Risk of instability
- Pathway two: Peaceful removal
- What would not change
- What might change
- What are the chances?
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