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China's Cultural Revolution and the making of Xi Jinping | DW News
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This video examines how Xi Jinping’s experiences during China's Cultural Revolution influenced his leadership style as a strongman.
This video explains the historical context of China's Cultural Revolution and its formative impact on current leader Xi Jinping. It details the purge and persecution of his father, the hardship Xi experienced during his forced seven years of manual labor in the countryside, and how these turbulent years shaped his political priorities. Experts argue that this trauma instilled in Xi a deep commitment to ideological purity, strict discipline, centralized authority, and a profound belief that strong party leadership is essential to prevent national chaos.
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