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"In China, Xi's rule slowly unravels." Views expressed in this geopolitical news and analysis are those of the reporters and correspondents.  Accessed on 11 July 2025, 1958 UTC. Content and Source:  "GPF-Geopolitical Futures." URL--https://geopoliticalfutures.com. Please check URL or scroll down to read your selections.  Thanks for joining us today. Russ Roberts (https://trendsingeopolitics.blogspot.com).   In China, Xi's Rule Slowly Unravels Chinese President Xi Jinping has recently intensified his sweeping crackdown on public officials, suggesting that Xi may have lost trust even in his own appointees within the Chinese Communist Party. However, his own position as paramount leader may not be so secure. Xi disappeared from public view for more than two weeks in late May and early June, a highly unusual occurrence for a Chinese leader, particularly during a busy diplomatic period. When he reappeared, he reportedly looked tired and disengaged, prompting spec...