Summary of Xi Jinping Shaping China's Chilling Future | Quick Take | GZERO Media

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Xi Jinping's move to declare himself the most powerful person on the planet is a chilling indication of the direction China is headed. With Xi Jinping's increasing power and authority, there are concerns about the future of the country, the system, and human rights.

• 00:00:00 Xi Jinping secured a third term as General Secretary of the Chinese Communist Party, breaking through term limits, and is increasingly powerful without effective checks and balances on his authority. This has raised concerns about the future of China, the system, and rule of law, transparency, and human rights.
• 00:05:00 The Chinese Communist Party's Party Congress was held over the course of the past week and during the event, Xi Jinping made a powerful statement by publicly declaring that he is the most powerful person on the planet. This move is likely intended to send a message to those in attendance that he is not afraid of the United States and its allies.