Most of the comments here seem to be written by either supporters or haters of China. There seem to be two distinct opinions. 
PLease allow me to provide some perspective as somebody who has through his employment (recently retired) with one of Canada's largest retailers - three months each year travelling all over that country for more than 30 years. 
It is undeniable that China has improved - When I first went there the infrastructure was almost non existent, the poverty was heartbreaking, the pollution was simply incredible and there was virtually no social freedom. Over the 30 plus years there has been a giant improvement which is unequalled in any other country. However, there is still a great deal of work to be done. 
The haters still believe that it is still as it was 30 years ago and the supporters think that they have reached a pinnacle.
The truth is somewhere in between and I hope that Mr. Xi can continue to improve the lives of the Chinese people who deserve a better life.