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Who is Xi Jinping?
Xi Jinping is the President of China and General Secretary of the Chinese Communist Party. He's been China's top leader since 2012, making him one of the most powerful figures globally. In the story, he's pictured holding hands with Modi and Putin, highlighting his central role in the BRICS alliance and its challenge to Western influence.
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