Chinese President Xi Jinping delivers his opening remarks to the members of the global chief executive committee during the roundtable summit at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing, China, June 21.
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Since taking power, Chinese President Xi Jinping has built up a formidable power base. And yet, he has not faced any serious challenges until now. With China's economic transition already at a tipping point, the U.S. trade attacks on China has begun prompting internal policy debates. It also raises questions about Xi's political strength and the likelihood of him accomplishing everything he set out to do....