According to analysts Jiang is a weakling compared to Deng, they are debating if Jiang will reform or return to authoritarianism or if he will be outmaneuvered by rivals
Analysts consider Jiang a clumsy weakling compared with Deng, and are debating whether 1) he will continue Deng's reforms or return to authoritarianism and 2) he can consolidate power or will be outmaneuvered by rivals.