Xi Jinping: Political Career, Governance, and Leadership, 1953-2018

Alfred L. Chan's book "Xi Jinping: The Governance of China" provides a comprehensive account of Xi Jinping's life and times, from his early years as a princeling to his ascent to power as General Secretary of the Chinese Communist Party and China's paramount leader. Chan discusses Xi's political career, including his experiences during the Cultural Revolution and his rise through the system. The book also focuses on Xi's governance since 2012, highlighting his core guiding principle of Leninism and his emphasis on disciplined party rule. Chan applies social scientific theories to explain policymaking during an era of turbulent changes, making the book essential for understanding Xi and the political context that shaped his career.

Format: Hardback
Length: 680 pages
Publication date: 05 July 2022
Publisher: Oxford University Press Inc

Xi Jinping has emerged as one of the most influential political figures of the twenty-first century, following a remarkable journey that began at the grassroots level. After a distinguished career spanning several decades, he assumed the role of General Secretary of the Chinese Communist Party and became China's paramount leader in 2012. What followed was a series of transformative initiatives that reshaped China's political economy and political culture. These included robust anti-corruption campaigns targeting the Party, as well as a recalibration of China's relations with the international community. In his comprehensive book, Alfred L. Chan delves into the life and times of Xi Jinping, providing a detailed account of his upbringing, political ascent, and governance. Chan explores Xi's early years as a princeling, his experiences during the tumultuous Cultural Revolution, and his remarkable journey from a humble peasant to a prominent leader. The book sheds light on Xi's political career, highlighting his ascent through the system, his reputation as an astute leader, and his commitment to fighting corruption. The second half of the book focuses on the post-2012 period, during which Xi consolidated power and implemented his vision of governance. Chan emphasizes that Leninism serves as the guiding principle of Xi's leadership, prioritizing disciplined party rule above all else. Throughout the book, Chan employs a range of social scientific theories drawn from comparative politics, international relations theory, public policy, and governance to explain policymaking during an era of turbulent changes. Xi Jinping: A Comprehensive Portrait is a valuable resource for scholars, policymakers, and anyone interested in understanding the complex dynamics of contemporary China. It offers a deep insight into the life and career of one of the most influential figures of our time, providing a comprehensive and nuanced account of his achievements, challenges, and the future direction of China's political landscape.

Xi Jinping has proven to be one of the most transformative political leaders of the twenty-first century. After a long career that began at the village level, he became General Secretary of the Chinese Communist Party and China's paramount leader in 2012. Few expected what would come next: a sweeping restructuring of China's political economy and political culture which included anti-corruption campaigns against the Party, and a full recalibration of China's relations with the outside world. In Xi Jinping, Alfred L. Chan offers a comprehensive account of his life and times. Chan discusses Xi's early years as a princeling and his ordeal during the tumultuous Cultural Revolution. Xi's privileged childhood was shattered during his youth when he was mercilessly tormented as a counter-revolutionary, declared a juvenile delinquent and pauper, ultimately becoming an ordinary peasant. But he clawed his way back up a ladder of success reflecting the changing zeitgeist of the times. He entered politics at age seventeen and accumulated administrative experiences at the county and provincial levels. Chan documents Xi's long path upward through the system, revealing how he built a reputation as an astute leader and a corruption fighter. The second half of the book focuses on the post-2012 period, and Chan pays particular attention to the context surrounding Xi's governance once he consolidated power. He makes clear that Xi's core guiding principle has been Leninism, which prioritizes disciplined party rule above all else. Throughout, Chan applies a range of social scientific theories drawn from comparative politics, international relations theory, public policy, and theories of governance to explain policymaking during an era of turbulent changes. Sweeping in scope and addressing vir.
Xi Jinping has emerged as one of the most influential political figures of the twenty-first century, following a remarkable journey that began at the grassroots level. After a distinguished career spanning several decades, he assumed the role of General Secretary of the Chinese Communist Party and became China's paramount leader in 2012. What followed was a series of transformative initiatives that reshaped China's political economy and political culture. These included robust anti-corruption campaigns targeting the Party, as well as a recalibration of China's relations with the international community. In his comprehensive book, Alfred L. Chan delves into the life and times of Xi Jinping, providing a detailed account of his upbringing. Chan explores Xi's early years as a princeling, his experiences during the tumultuous journey, and his remarkable journey from a humble peasant to a prominent leader. The book sheds light on Xi's political career, highlighting his ascent through the system, his reputation as an astute leader, and his commitment to fighting corruption. The second half of the book focuses on the post-2012 period, during which Xi consolidated power and implemented his vision of governance. Chan emphasizes that Leninism serves as the guiding principle of Xi's leadership, prioritizing disciplined party rule above all else. Throughout the book, Chan employs a range of social scientific theories drawn from comparative politics, international relations theory, public policy, and governance to explain policymaking during an era of turbulent changes. Xi Jinping: A Comprehensive Portrait is a valuable resource for scholars, policymakers, and anyone interested in understanding the complex dynamics of contemporary China. It offers a deep insight into the life and career of one of the most influential figures of our time, providing a comprehensive and nuanced account of his achievements, challenges, and the future of China's political landscape.

Weight: 1198g
Dimension: 242 x 164 x 52 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780197615225