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Xi dons the commander-in-chief hat once more

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It’s August 1st — officially marking the 90th birthday of the People’s Liberation Army.

Naturally, Xi Jinping delivered a speech this morning to commemorate the occasion — and to further highlight his own commander-in-chief status.

Xi’s major theme:

“The ‘Party‘s absolute leadership of the...