The World According to Xi Jinping
What China’s Ideologue in Chief Really Believes
Xi Jinping
Explore Foreign Affairs’ coverage of Chinese President Xi Jinping's rise to power; his ideology and leadership of the Chinese Communist Party; his approach to key issues including Taiwan, the COVID-19 pandemic, the economy, and China's Belt and Road initiative; and his vision for China amid great-power competition with the United States.
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The Weakness of Xi Jinping
How Hubris and Paranoia Threaten China’s Future
Cai Xia
Xi Jinping Says He Is Preparing China for War
The World Should Take Him Seriously
John Pomfret and Matt Pottinger
Xi Jinping in His Own Words
What China’s Leader Wants—and How to Stop Him From Getting It
Matt Pottinger, Matthew Johnson, and David Feith
The Balance of Soft Power
The American and Chinese Quests to Win Hearts and Minds
Maria Repnikova
China Hasn’t Reached the Peak of Its Power
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