THINK of China as a juggler trying to keep three balls in the air, each emblazoned with the letter S. Drop one and the others might also fall, with serious impact for China and even the world.
That is because the balls represent steady growth, structural reforms and social stability, which are all deemed crucial for the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) long-term political legitimacy.
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