Xi 'most powerful leader since Mao'

Personally, I find it a little difficult to compare these two men. Apples and oranges. But Xi is demonstrating a much greater appreciation for Chinese advancement in venues that were of no interest to Chairman Mao. Xi listens. Xi talks to world leaders. He travels to other countries to actually observe "things" that can assist the forward progression of his nation. All the while, there are still vast issues of poverty and oppression in his country.

In China, yes ...I believe that is correct.