He then had to again apply ten times before the Communist Party accepted him — all because of his family’s history. What is the problem with that?’Yet the lesson Xi seems to have learnt from his father’s story may seem counterintuitive. Institutionalising the exercise of political power is not seen as the answer to curbing its excesses. Also read | The rise and rise of Xi JinpingWhat explains Xi’s rise, and how was he able to grab power and redefine China’s political landscape? This is by when, according to Xi, China would have accomplished its ‘Great Rejuvenation’, including establishing what the president calls a ‘world-class’ military force.

Source: The Hindu September 20, 2020 18:45 UTC