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Discover the profound insights in 'Xi Jinping: A Lowy Institute Paper: Penguin Special', a compelling exploration of Xi Jinping's rise to power and the global implications of his authoritarian regime. This essential reading for anyone interested in Chinese politics delves into how Xi Jinping has transformed China since taking office in 2012, making him the most powerful Chinese leader since Mao Zedong. The author, Richard McGregor, provides a critical analysis of Xi’s swift ascent and his aggressive policies that provoke both admiration and backlash. With 144 pages of detailed content, this paperback edition combines rich historical context with contemporary analysis, making it ideal for academics, students, and anyone watching the unfolding geopolitical landscape. In this timely narrative, the Lowy Institute examines the shifting dynamics of power and resistance, offering a deep dive into the internal challenges Xi faces from disgruntled officials and the external pushback from Western nations united against China’s expansion. Don't miss the chance to add this essential title to your collection of books on modern China and global diplomacy. Perfect for readers seeking a nuanced understanding of one of the world’s most influential leaders, it's available in brand-new condition, published by Penguin Australia in 2019. Order now and stay informed about the evolving political landscape of the most populous nation. Delivery information will be provided upon purchase, ensuring you receive your book promptly.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781760893040
Format: A-format paperback
Year: 2019
Publisher: Penguin Australia Pty Ltd
Pages: 144
Description:
A look at how Xi Jinping rapidly made himself the most powerful Chinese leader since Mao Zedong, and how in turn his authoritarian ways have sparked a backlash against him at home and abroad, from the Lowy Institute.
Xi Jinping has transformed China at home and abroad with a speed and aggression that few foresaw when he came to power in 2012. Finally, he is meeting resistance, both at home among disgruntled officials and disillusioned technocrats, and abroad from an emerging coalition of Western nations that seem determined to resist China's geopolitical and high-tech expansion. With the United States and China at loggerheads, Richard McGregor outlines how the world came to be split in two.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781760893040
Format: A-format paperback
Year: 2019
Publisher: Penguin Australia Pty Ltd
Pages: 144
Description:
A look at how Xi Jinping rapidly made himself the most powerful Chinese leader since Mao Zedong, and how in turn his authoritarian ways have sparked a backlash against him at home and abroad, from the Lowy Institute.
Xi Jinping has transformed China at home and abroad with a speed and aggression that few foresaw when he came to power in 2012. Finally, he is meeting resistance, both at home among disgruntled officials and disillusioned technocrats, and abroad from an emerging coalition of Western nations that seem determined to resist China's geopolitical and high-tech expansion. With the United States and China at loggerheads, Richard McGregor outlines how the world came to be split in two.