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Wednesday, May 25, 2016

Xi Jinping's thin skin makes him look weak by Ian Bremmer

Magazine: Time Magazine
Date: April 18, 2016
Article: Xi Jinping's thin skin makes him look weak
Page: 14
Author:  Ian Bremmer
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1. True, The Panama Papers detail allegations that senior Chinese leaders and the Chinese President's family were engaged in offshore deals worth millions.
2. Xi Jinping is the name of China's President.
3. China denied visa request to Bloomberg Magazine because the magazine published a story on China's President's family's wealth and business connections.
4. The New York Times got their visa request denied for doing a story on the wealth of those close to ex-Premier Wen Jiabao.
5. The official media has openly complained about censorship in China.
6. Stories of disappearing journalist have been emerging out of China.
7. Critics have warned that Xi has amassed too much power in China.
8. Brazil will have their leader forced out of power because of a massive bribery scandal.
9. Malaysia's Najid Razak got millions deposited in their bank account as a gift from a Saudi royal.
10. South Africa's Jacob Zuma spent millions in upgrades to enhance his home then said it was for security purposes.
11. Answers will vary
12. Chinese President exempting top leaders from criticism makes China's regime look brittle.

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