Yu the Great became a legendary ruler in China for his introduction of flood control. Will President Xi Jinping be credited for harnessing the floods of 2020? (Nikkei Montage/Source photos by AP and Getty Images)

China portrays 'Xi the Great,' tamer of floods

President shows who's boss, while premier is sidelined in the mud

KATSUJI NAKAZAWA, Nikkei senior staff writerAugust 27, 2020 06:10 JST | China

TOKYO -- Despite serious flood damage in various parts of China, President Xi Jinping had not visited any of the impacted areas.

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