Insiders Say Xi Jinping’s Exit Could Be Imminent Amid Internal Pushback

Insiders Say Xi Jinping’s Exit Could Be Imminent Amid Internal Pushback

News Analysis A series of unmistakable signals from within China’s political system in recent months indicate that Xi Jinping’s grip on power is weakening and that his removal may be imminent. At least three prominent overseas insiders—each with a track record of reliably exposing Beijing’s internal affairs—have said that Xi currently holds only a nominal role and is expected to formally step down in the near future. Among the most telling signs…