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Xi Jinping writes “struggle” into the Party’s DNA

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You gotta fight for your right to Party. That was Xi Jinping's message to cadres in a July 1 speech marking the Party's 105th anniversary. Xi Jinping said that being "adept at struggle" is one of the six "superior qualities" behind the Party's staying power.

"No matter how strong the enemy, how per...