China's Shift to One-Man Rule and Call for Public Surveillance

Chinese President Xi Jinping has consolidated power in China by overturning term limits, installing loyalists, and expanding the influence of the Communist Party over the government and society. He has sidelined the government and deepened control over decision-making, while also reining in private companies and increasing surveillance on citizens. Xi's dominance may have consequences, such as discouraging officials from sharing bad news or admitting mistakes, and the question remains whether a successor can maintain the power structure he has built.