China’s sputtering economy is altering the balance of power among its top leaders. For years, President Xi Jinping sidelined his second in command, Premier Li Keqiang, a proponent of economic liberalization. WSJ’s Lingling Wei explains that Li is now gaining clout and pushing back on Xi's socialist policies.
Further Reading:
- China’s Economic Distress Deepens as Lockdowns Drag On
- China’s Forgotten Premier Steps Out of Xi’s Shadow as Economic Fixer