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October 4, 2012

Scandal May Strengthen China's Communists

Bernhard Zand, Der Spiegel

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The sex and corruption scandals surrounding Bo Xilai looked set to damage China's communists ahead of the upcoming transition of power. But the party moved quickly and decisively, and may have strengthened its hold on power in the process.

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