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Xi Jinping

Who leads China? Xi Jinping, President. Profile, record and power assessment from Magna Bureau leader index.

Last updated: October 2026

President — China

Record & power

Record score63.3
Power score72

How these scores work: Power measures how much governing authority this leader exercises right now — formal office, actual (not ceremonial) control, command of institutions, military, and coalition. Record measures what they have done — track record in office, accomplishments, and governance quality. A new strongman scores high on power, low on record; a constrained veteran scores the reverse. Monarchs, juntas, and elected leaders are measured by the same standard: who actually governs.

Country momentum +7 — Quarterly momentum: the Bureau's read on the country's trajectory over the last quarter, from −10 (deteriorating fast) to +10 (accelerating).

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Xi Jinping is the President of China. The Bureau scores this leader 72/100 on governing power and 63.3/100 on record in office. Power measures governing authority exercised now; record measures accomplishments and governance quality in office. Leadership scores use the same Grades model vintage as the country rankings.

Frequently asked questions

Who leads China?

Xi Jinping leads China as President.

What is Xi Jinping's leadership score?

Xi Jinping has a leadership power score of 72 and a record score of 63.3.

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