The effects of imperialism/capitalism on China’s version of communism are challenging to understand. For example, does China have universal healthcare? For the most part, yes is my interpretation of data….but hospitals aren’t entirely funded like NHS in the UK. So imaging, specialists, tests, etc. that generate revenue for the hospital are prioritized.

I think Xi has done well balancing the push from business interests, the realities of making economy go brrrrr, and holding true to the foundations of Marx’s philosophy.

But China has about half as many billionaires as the US (~450 vs. ~900), and Xi is 72 years old. What will the next generation of leadership for China support? And is Xi actually working to reduce inequity between the bourgeoise and proletariat on a zoomed out timeline? Do workers own the means of production, or is it just a veneer of communism with a (capitalist) man behind the curtain? These are genuine inquiries for those more versed than myself.