
Xi Jinping, who became president in 2013 and went on to quickly consolidate power, might be relinquishing some of his sway in the name of bolstering China’s economy. (Nikkei montage/Source photos by Reuters and Kyodo)
Xi Jinping’s dilemma: Balancing national security against China’s harsh realities
KATSUJI NAKAZAWA
July 3, 2025 04:00 JST