Thinking About ChinaOpinion1-Man Rule Drives China’s Growing InstabilityAmid rising domestic and international failures, Xi Jinping faces growing pressure against his rule00CopyFacebookXTruthGettrLinkedInTelegramEmailSavePrintChinese 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.Share this articleLeave a commentJames GorrieAuthorJames Gorrie is the author of the 2013 book “The China Crisis” and discusses current events and China on his YouTube Podcast, The Banana Republican. Author’s Selected ArticlesJapan Accelerates Defense Spending to Counter China ThreatOct 29, 2025Former Chinese Official Threatens US With ‘Devastating Consequences’Oct 27, 2025China’s Shift to Debt Collector in Developing Countries—From Lender to Loan SharkOct 27, 2025China Envisions ‘Dry Canal’ to Compete With Panama CanalOct 20, 2025Related Topicsxi jinpingccp dictatorship