As Xi Looks to Extend His Rule, He Leans on a Longtime Ally

The New York Times | July 5, 2026, 12:01 a.m. | Original
Xi Jinping is preparing to extend his rule as China’s leader and bring fresh blood into the Communist Party elite. Cai Qi is the man he’s tasking to help.
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