How much trouble is Xi really in? Outgunned Taiwan may be about to find out | Simon Tisdall
Briefly

Qin's mysterious disappearance sparked wild, often prurient media speculation. Beijing has still not offered an official explanation.
Since taking power in 2012, Xi has cracked down hard on dissent, difference and debate as part of a drive to tighten Communist party control over all aspects of Chinese life. This might have worked, Osnos argues, had he delivered prosperity in exchange.
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