
The Xi Jinping question: Is China’s ‘leader for life’ planning his exit? Or just delegation of powers?
Chinese President Xi Jinping, seen widely as a leader for life, is reportedly beginning to delegate authority to key institutions of the ruling Communist Party, raising speculation about a possible transition of power or retirement planning after over a decade at the helm.According to a report by state-run Xinhua news agency, the 24-member Political Bureau…