https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/a-glum-china-pines-for-the-1990sContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/a-glum-china-pines-for-the-1990shttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/a-glum-china-pines-for-the-1990s#u45311Wed, 19 Aug 2026 22:40:37 +0000Chinese leader Xi Jinping has been promoting party unity and praising predecessors, including Jiang Zemin, as the country faces current challenges. Xi emphasized the need for an 'indomitable fighting spirit' and highlighted Jiang's contributions. This comes amid reports of China struggling with economic and social issues, with some nostalgic for the 1990s.Why it mattersXi Jinping's efforts to promote party unity and praise predecessors are seen as attempts to stabilize the country and reinforce his leadership. China has been facing various challenges, including economic slo