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Xi Jinping in France: the unchallenged power of the President of China
Xi Jinping in France: the unchallenged power of the President of China
(franceinfo)
This is the image of the day: the arrival of the Chinese president in France, welcomed by the Prime Minister, Gabriel Attal, at Orly, for the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between France and China. Whether geopolitical or economic, there will be no shortage of areas of contention.
Xi Jinping, 70, is the undisputed master of the second world power. Beyond the cult of personality, never has a Chinese leader concentrated so much power for so long. He changed the Constitution to remain president for life and controls the party that runs the country.
Damaged relations with the West
A good-natured demeanor and an iron fist. Ministers, generals and a former head of Interpol arrested in the name of the fight against corruption. When his predecessor was humiliated at a congress, Xi Jinping remained unmoved. He also experienced humiliation when his father, Mao’s ex-travel companion, fell from grace. Today heir to the great helmsman, Xi Jinping is tightening the noose, like the takeover of Hong Kong. In Xinjiang, Uighurs appear handcuffed and blindfolded. Abroad, there is no shortage of friction. China has never condemned the invasion of Russian troops in Ukraine, preferring to emphasize its friendship.limitless” with Putin.
