50 years after Mao's death, Xi still draws power from 'barrel of a gun'
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Source: Nikkei Asia
Published: 2026-09-09 02:44 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Politics, Defence, Military & Defence, China, War & Conflict, Asia Pacific
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Both Mao Zedong, left, and Chinese President Xi Jinping used control over the military to underpin their leadership. (Nikkei montage/Source photos by Kyodo)
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