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From Tibet to Taiwan, China’s leader is intent on wielding absolute power. Instead he is fanning the flames of dissentIt’s often said that power corrupts, and absolute power corrupts absolutely – but does it also induce leaders to act in foolhardy, headstrong and ultimately self-destructive ways? History, especially Chinese history, is full of examples of omnipotent rulers whose unchecked behaviour led to disaster. Xi...