In Xi’s China, you’ve got to be red and expert
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In Xi’s China, being close to the big man is often the key to being promoted.
But, as Lea Shih from MERICS points out, it’s not the only way:
“What is the overarching trend of Xi Jinping’s appointments?”
“Put simply, the technocrats are back and have taken over key positions in China’s econom...