Thinking About ChinaOpinion1-Man Rule Drives China’s Growing InstabilityAmid rising domestic and international failures, Xi Jinping faces growing pressure against his ruleSaveMark Us Preferred on GooglePrintChinese leader Xi Jinping applauds during the opening session of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on March 4, 2021. Kevin Frayer/Getty ImagesJames Gorrie10/22/2021|Updated: 10/27/2021CommentaryIn Xi Jinping’s comprehensive dictatorship in China, is the world witnessing the emergence of Mao Zedong 2.0?We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.