China News: Will the 'dictator' of China engulf more power? | Ghanti Bajao (14 Oct 2022)

In Beijing next week, Xi Jinping will almost certainly claim a third term as head of China’s ruling Communist Party, cementing his status as the most powerful Chinese leader since Mao Zedong. The precedent-shattering move is fraught with risks — from economic instability at home to adventurism abroad. To guard against them, the US and its partners must remain disciplined and focused on building up their own strengths.