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Li Shulei, the propaganda boss working to make Xi the "people's leader"

Li Shulei, executive deputy chief of the party's propaganda department, during an event in Bern, Switzerland, the 5 December 2017.
Li Shulei, executive deputy chief of the party's propaganda department, during an event in Bern, Switzerland, the 5 December 2017. © Stefan Wermuth/Reuters

Drawing on a tradition started by Mao Zedong, the Chinese president has entrusted one of his closest advisers to craft his image as the "people's leader", and to reaffirm the centrality of the president within the Chinese political system.

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Intelligence Online's spyware gift list for the holidays

The Intelligence Online editorial team's gift ideas.
The Intelligence Online editorial team's gift ideas. © Indigo Publications 2022//International Spy Museum/Peshmarga Perfume/iStock

Across the globe, after long months of hushed conversations and quiet meetings in secret hideaways, spies are working on their holiday shopping lists. This week, Intelligence Online looks into the Christmas-time tradecraft goodies on offer, from pop culture spy gear to big ticket items for the brave gift giver.

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