Xi Jinping’s drunk fight in the late 1980s offers a glimpse of his personality.

The two leaders also face different domestic pressures. 

In addition, Xi has an extreme option he could use in the battle.

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Terri Wu is a Washington-based freelance reporter for The Epoch Times covering education and China-related issues. Send tips to [email protected].

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