Erik Torenberg and Samo Burja dive deep into how Xi Jinping is shaping China's society today and its place in the world. They discuss Xi’s firm hold on power, his connections with different political groups, and how his decisions are affecting China's economy, military, and politics.

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HIGHLIGHTS OF THE DISCUSSION:

Consolidated unprecedented power through anti-corruption campaigns
Dismantled previous oligarchic system but created succession crisis
Maintains Marxist ideology while managing slowing economic growth
Limits wealth influence and civil society (Jack Ma case)
Reframes economic challenges as equality/environmental successes
Belt and Road Initiative less impactful than expected
Scientific innovation hindered by political conformity
Future paths: South Korea-style model or renewed socialist focus
Demographic challenges may limit long-term economic/military power

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Who Controls China When Xi Jinping Is Gone? | Samo Burja