Chinese Politics and Foreign Policy under Xi Jinping: The Future Political Trajectory

This book examines China's future under Xi Jinping's authoritarian leadership, analyzing political, economic, social, and foreign policy trajectories. It assesses Xi's power dynamic, explores his domestic policies, and highlights his pro-active, assertive, and action-oriented outlook. It investigates Chinese initiatives like the BRI, AIIB, and NDB and discusses US-China relations in the post-COVID-19 era. It is a valuable resource for academics in China Studies, Asian and International Politics, and International Relations.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 354 pages
Publication date: 01 August 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive book delves into the future of China under the authoritarian leadership of Xi Jinping, examining various facets of the country's political, economic, social, and foreign policy trajectories. It assesses Xi Jinping's power dynamic as the 'core leader' of the Communist Party of China (CPC) and analyzes the impact of his signature domestic policies, which demonstrate his political authority within the domestic sphere. Moreover, the book presents Xi's pro-active, assertive, and action-oriented outlook as a foundation for China's diplomacy in the 'new era.'

Bringing together an international set of experts in the field, the book investigates critical facets of China under Xi Jinping that deeply influence the regional and global order. It explores the impact of Chinese initiatives such as the grand Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), and the BRICS New Development Bank (NDB). Importantly, the book illustrates US-China relations and outlines how this relationship will intensify in the post-COVID-19 era, which is poised to be one of the biggest challenges and turning points of the 'Asian Century.'

Offering a timely insight into China's future and the trajectory of Xi Jinping's consolidation of power, this book will be of interest to academics in the fields of China Studies, Asian and International Politics, and International Relations.

Weight: 710g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367626532