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Who is Xi Jinping?

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Xi Jinping is a Chinese politician and government official who has served as the president of China since 2013 and as general secretary of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) since 2012. Widely regarded as China’s most powerful leader since Mao Zedong, Xi has overseen major political, economic, and military initiatives during his tenure. Before becoming president, he served as China’s vice president from 2008 to 2013.