Premise: 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.
Hypothesis: According to analysts Jiang is stronger compared to Deng, they aren't debating if Jiang will reform or return to authoritarianism. 
Label: contradiction