... long-term reign for Xi ...
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As I said before, I hope he can extend his reign for another 2 terms (including this one). But I am not so sure, like his closest buddy just retired, didn't extend for another term.
Xi's power comes from within, he came to the office with real power, I've pointed it out  from the beginning. But he lacks charisma and acts quite cautiously, so he is nothing like Mao. He does't have Mao's power neither , Mao is viewed as some kind of god, he could do reckless things and got them done.
Let's wait and see.