Xi the populist
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The Party thrives on the politics of grievance.
And so do the Chinese people.
Xi’s speech on Thursday morning received polite applause throughout.
But a few lines prompted full-throated cheers of support.
This line arguably roused the loudest cheers:
"The Chinese people will never allow any forei...