"... the authorities appear unable to end the protests. The question now is whether there will be a change in direction under the leadership of Xi Jinping. Xi Jinping's father, Xi Zhongxun, was a former senior leader well known for pursuing a more conciliatory approach towards the Tibetans ... But even if Xi Jinping wanted to change direction he would have to tackle a vast security and government apparatus that has been geared up to deal with the Tibet issue, says Bi Yantao, a professor at Hainan University." (Quoted from article)