Communist Party of China Invokes Jiang’s Legacy in Call to Rally Round Xi’s Leadership The Communist Party of China has been invoking the legacy of former leader Jiang Zemin in an effort to rally support for President Xi Jinping's leadership, as the party prepares for a major overhaul.
The latest example is an article in People's Daily marking Jiang's centenary anniversary. Jiang's nearly two decade tenure was marked by significant economic reforms and China's emergence as a global player.
However, his legacy has been somewhat overshadowed since Xi came to power. Beijing is now seeking to revive Jiang's memory and tap into the sense of stability he represented.