Inside Xi's mind: what drives China’s leader?

Xi Jinping wants to reshape China—and the world—but there’s still much to understand about him: the ideology that influences his actions; his motivations and anxieties; and how far he’s willing to go in his competition with America, as Donald Trump prepares to return to the White House. Sue-Lin Wong, host of “The Prince” podcast, and James Miles, The Economist’s China writer-at-large, attempt to get inside the leader’s head, asking: what are the forces that shape Xi’s worldview? Transcripts of our podcasts are available via economist.com/podcasts. Listen to what matters most, from global politics and business to science and technology—subscribe to Economist Podcasts+. For more information about how to access Economist Podcasts+, please visit our FAQs page or watch our video explaining how to link your account.