Xi’s moves to strengthen his hand have helped to convince observers that he means business with the reform agenda. Since the Third Plenum ended and the scope of Xi’s reforms has become clear, many China watchers have hailed him as the most transformative leader since Deng.
习强化实力的举措让观察者确信他当真要推行改革计划。自十一届三中全会结束习的改革计划公诸于世以来，许多中国观察家都称赞他是邓小平以来最具变革精神的领导者。时间会告诉我们答案，但2014年和1979年的关键区别是今天这杯中国鸡尾酒中掺杂着恐惧。