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Xi Jinping is the most powerful person in the world. But the real story of China’s leader remains a mystery. The Economist’s Sue-Lin Wong finds out how he rose to the top in a new podcast series launching on September 28th.  For more China coverage, subscribe to The Economist and find a special offer at economist.com/chinapod. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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