Analysts consider Jiang a clumsy weakling compared with Deng , and are debating whether 1 ) he will continue Deng 's reforms or return to authoritarianism and 2 ) he can consolidate power or will be outmaneuvered by rivals .
According to analysts Jiang is a weakling compared to Deng , they are debating if Jiang will reform or return to authoritarianism or if he will be outmaneuvered by rivals