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PublisherPolity Press

ISBN-101509555145

ISBN-139781509555147

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Book TitleXi Jinping : the Most Powerful Man in the World

Number of Pages240 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year2022

TopicInternational Relations / General

GenrePolitical Science

AuthorAdrian Geiges, Stefan Aust

FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Height0.9 in

Item Weight16 Oz

Item Length9.2 in

Item Width6.2 in

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Intended AudienceTrade

LCCN2022-938555

Dewey Edition23

Reviews"While the US and Europe focus on the threat posed by Vladimir Putin, their bigger challenge comes from Xi Jinping. But what drives the Chinese president? In this wide-ranging book, journalists Aust and Geiges consider this question by exploring the strengths and weaknesses of the man behind the personality cult. A useful primer on a figure who will shape all our futures." Jonathan Watts, Former East Asia correspondent for the Guardian and president of the Foreign Correspondents' Club of China "This book about Xi Jinping is an original account of the current political condition in China and the trajectory of this political figure of our time. Enriched by authentic details, it tells an untellable story that is grand in scope. Both the book's starting point and its development are interesting and engaging. It traces historical happenings, conveys the characteristics of our time, and demonstrates the authors' in-depth understanding of the subject matter. This depth in the individualized narrative is most needed when we look at politics and history." Ai Weiwei "At this crucial time, it's more important than ever to understand who Xi is and where he came from, all of which can help us better grasp the direction in which he is leading China. That's the task undertaken by Stefan Aust and Adrian Geiges in their new biography of the Chinese leader." The Diplomat "excellent... a well-reasoned and fascinating account" New Internationalist "Refreshing and thought-provoking." Diplomatic Courier "A valuable primer for those who don't know much about today's China or its leader." Rana Mitter "One of the best China books of the year." Bookish Asia "fascinating" Times Literary Supplement, 'While the US and Europe focus on the threat posed by Vladimir Putin, their bigger challenge comes from Xi Jinping. But what drives the Chinese president? In this wide-ranging book, journalists Aust and Geiges consider this question by exploring the strengths and weaknesses of the man behind the personality cult. A useful primer on a figure who will shape all our futures.' Jonathan Watts, Former East Asia correspondent for the Guardian and president of the Foreign Correspondents' Club of China 'This book about Xi Jinping is an original account of the current political condition in China and the trajectory of this political figure of our time. Enriched by authentic details, it tells an untellable story that is grand in scope. Both the book's starting point and its development are interesting and engaging. It traces historical happenings, conveys the characteristics of our time, and demonstrates the authors' in-depth understanding of the subject matter. This depth in the individualized narrative is most needed when we look at politics and history.' Ai Weiwei, 'This book about Xi Jinping is an original account of the current political condition in China and the trajectory of this political figure of our time. Enriched by authentic details, it tells an untellable story that is grand in scope. Both the book's starting point and its development are interesting and engaging. It traces historical happenings, conveys the characteristics of our time, and demonstrates the authors' in-depth understanding of the subject matter. This depth in the individualized narrative is most needed when we look at politics and history.' Ai Weiwei, 'While the US and Europe focus on the threat posed by Vladimir Putin, their bigger challenge comes from Xi Jinping. But what drives the Chinese president? In this wide-ranging book, journalists Aust and Geiges consider this question by exploring the strengths and weaknesses of the man behind the personality cult. A useful primer on a figure who will shape all our futures.' Jonathan Watts, Former East Asia correspondent for the Guardian and president of the Foreign Correspondents' Club of China 'This book about Xi Jinping is an original account of the current political condition in China and the trajectory of this political figure of our time. Enriched by authentic details, it tells an untellable story that is grand in scope. Both the book's starting point and its development are interesting and engaging. It traces historical happenings, conveys the characteristics of our time, and demonstrates the authors' in-depth understanding of the subject matter. This depth in the individualized narrative is most needed when we look at politics and history.' Ai Weiwei 'At this crucial time, it's more important than ever to understand who Xi is and where he came from, all of which can help us better grasp the direction in which he is leading China. That's the task undertaken by Stefan Aust and Adrian Geiges in their new biography of the Chinese leader'. The Diplomat, "While the US and Europe focus on the threat posed by Vladimir Putin, their bigger challenge comes from Xi Jinping. But what drives the Chinese president? In this wide-ranging book, journalists Aust and Geiges consider this question by exploring the strengths and weaknesses of the man behind the personality cult. A useful primer on a figure who will shape all our futures." Jonathan Watts, Former East Asia correspondent for the Guardian and president of the Foreign Correspondents' Club of China "This book about Xi Jinping is an original account of the current political condition in China and the trajectory of this political figure of our time. Enriched by authentic details, it tells an untellable story that is grand in scope. Both the book's starting point and its development are interesting and engaging. It traces historical happenings, conveys the characteristics of our time, and demonstrates the authors' in-depth understanding of the subject matter. This depth in the individualized narrative is most needed when we look at politics and history." Ai Weiwei "At this crucial time, it's more important than ever to understand who Xi is and where he came from, all of which can help us better grasp the direction in which he is leading China. That's the task undertaken by Stefan Aust and Adrian Geiges in their new biography of the Chinese leader." The Diplomat "excellent... a well-reasoned and fascinating account" New Internationalist "Refreshing and thought-provoking." Diplomatic Courier "A valuable primer for those who don't know much about today's China or its leader." Rana Mitter "One of the best China books of the year." Bookish Asia "fascinating" Times Literary Supplement "a good introduction to contemporary China viewed from the perspective of Xi's rule." Sydney Morning Herald "a compelling and informative biography of China's leader that will prove to be indispensable reading for anyone interested in China and where it is heading as a global power...unreservedly recommended" Midwest Book Review

Dewey Decimal951.06/12092

Table Of Content'Seek Truth from Facts' ... 1 Who Cares If a Sack of Rice Falls over in China? Since the emergence of Covid-19, we know that we all should 2 Xi Jinping's Family Background: The Formative Years From Chinese nightmare to Chinese dream 3 A Colourful Character in a Uniform Crowd Xi Jinping, husband of a folk singer 4 The Fight against Corruption Stalin as role model 5 Persecuted by Mao - Revered Like Mao Xi's relationship with China's towering father figure 6 Confucianism and Communism How to combine what does not belong together 7 From 5G to TikTok Xi Jinping's China: between a bright digital future and an Orwellian surveillance state 8 The Dalai Lama and the Uyghurs How friends of the Xi family became their enemies 9 Xi for Future The eco-president 10 The New Silk Road Xi's path to global power 11 Peace as Part of China's DNA? The trade war and the troubled relationship with the US 12 Why Xi Jinping Fears Hong Kong and Taiwan The other, democratic China 13 Will the Whole World Benefit from the Chinese Dream? From Chinese nightmare to Chinese dream Notes Sources Bibliography Index

SynopsisIf China seems unstoppable, so too does its leader Xi Jinping. As General Secretary of the Chinese Communist Party and President of China, he commands over 1.4 billion people, in a vast country that spans the prosperous megacities of Beijing and Shanghai and desperately poor rural regions where families still struggle with malnutrition. Today, Xi Jinping faces a series of monumental challenges that would make other global leaders tremble: a trade war with the USA, political unrest in Hong Kong, accusations of genocide in Xinjiang, stuttering economic growth and a devastating global pandemic that originated inside China. But who is Xi Jinping and what does he really want? To rejuvenate China and bring economic prosperity to all its people? To challenge American supremacy and turn China into the world's dominant power? Avoiding both sycophantic flattery and outright condemnation, this new biography by Stefan Aust and Adrian Geiges gets inside the head of one of the world's most mysterious leaders. Skilfully unravelling the hidden story of Xi Jinping's life and career, from his early childhood to his rise to the pinnacles of the Party and the State, they flesh out his views and uncover how he became the most powerful man in the world. This biography of China's leader will be indispensable for anyone interested in China and where it is heading. Also available as an audiobook.

LC Classification NumberDS779.49.X53