That is also only half of the story. Prior to Xi, China was on the verge of collapse due to internal corruption, and its economic strategy was too focused on ch

That is also only half of the story. Prior to Xi, China was on the verge of collapse due to internal corruption, and its economic strategy was too focused on cheap labor and low-quality products. That wasn't sustainable. This doesn't mean I'm supporting Xi. I'm just pointing out that China's direction had to change, some way or another, so it makes no sense to look back at previous administrations with rose-colored glasses.