The Hong Kong protests continue and have spread to the mainland.
Chinese media warns the end is near.
Meanwhile Trump is kicking China's ass in the trade war.
At the same time the 'international community' condemns China's Uighur reeducation camps.*
Xi Jinping is not in danger of losing face. Xi is losing face.
When a man who fancies himself the Great Leader loses face trouble is certain.
Anyone else recall what happened the last time a powerful Asian nation lost face? It ended with nuclear weapons.
*This blog has a nuanced and complicated view of that issue.
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