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Xi Jinping
He rose through the party hierarchy, reached the top, and then changed the rules to stay there — positioning himself as China's most powerful leader since Mao.
Born 1953
Life Journey
From revolutionary lineage to consolidated authority
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1953
Revolutionary Roots
Xi Jinping was born into a politically prominent family, giving him early exposure to power, ideology, and the inner workings of China’s ruling system.