# As Xi Looks to Extend His Rule, He Leans on a Longtime Ally

- Published: 2026-07-05T04:01:06Z
- Updated: 2026-07-08T16:45:04Z
- Section: World
- Language: English (en)
- Source: The New York Times — https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/05/world/asia/china-xi-leadership-cai-qi.html
- Tags: The New York Times · World
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Xi Jinping is preparing to extend his rule as China’s leader and bring fresh blood into the Communist Party elite. Cai Qi is the man he’s tasking to help.

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