Xi Jinping's governance mistakes look set to continue

Chairman Xi Jinping ascended the highest throne of the Chinese political hierarchy nearly 14 years ago.

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His leadership was initially almost faultless from China's point of view, as the nation prospered economically, diplomatically and militarily.

However, Xi's style of governance has initiated huge concerns at home and abroad, and his aura of untouchability has been tarnished by a confluence of factors.

In years past, Xi assessed that China was enjoying a "period of strategic opportunity," allowing him to focus on domestic development.

However, Xi reported to the 20th Party Congress in 2022 that the nation had entered a period in which "strategic opportunities coexist with risks and challenges, and uncertain and unpredictable factors are rising".

Professor Steve Tsang, Director of the SOAS China Institute at SOAS University of London, told ANI of some of the challenges currently facing Xi.