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Xi the populist

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The Party thrives on the politics of grievance.

And so do the Chinese people.

Xi’s speech on Thursday morning received polite applause throughout.

But a few lines prompted full-throated cheers of support.

This line arguably roused the loudest cheers:

"The Chinese people will never al...