China’s Post-Xi Succession Question Moves to Center Stage Ahead of 2027
The source argues that Xi Jinping is likely to pursue a fourth term in 2027 due to the absence of an appointed successor and limited visible elite division at the top. It suggests that the key intelligence signal to watch is whether younger, 1970s-born officials are elevated in 2027 as potential successors for a transition window in 2032–2035 or later.