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The Prince The Economist
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Xi Jinping is the most powerful person in the world. But the real story of China's leader remains a mystery. The Economist's Sue-Lin Wong finds out how he rose to the top, and what it means for China—and the rest of the world—now that he has ripped up the rule book to stay in power, perhaps for the rest of his life.
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Redder than red
Xi Jinping is born into the top rung of China's elite. But his family is torn apart while he is still a child. The Economist's Sue-Lin Wong finds out why Xi kept faith in the Communist revolution.
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Hide and bide
As a modest provincial official in Fujian, Xi Jinping is outshone by his celebrity wife, while colleagues are caught up in a lurid corruption scandal. How does Xi survive?
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Patriot number one
A villager’s campaign against corruption highlights the Chinese Communist Party’s weakening grip. As Xi Jinping stands on the brink of power, the emergence of a flamboyant rival deepens the crisis.
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Man enough
On taking power, Xi Jinping launches a ruthless series of purges and an unexpected ideological revival to cement his control—and mobilise the Chinese Communist Party behind him.
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He who must not be named
A censor at a Chinese social media company can't take it anymore after Xi Jinping’s rule brings harsh new restrictions. The Chinese internet becomes an alternate reality.
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Seeds of a pomegranate
A Uyghur language teacher is accused of spying for the CIA. An NBA player discovers the cost of criticising China. And Xi Jinping’s obsession with control reaches new and brutal extremes.
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Customer Reviews
Well researched
Very in-depth and fascinating information
Absolutely Riveting!!!
I finished the entire series in a couple of days. Well done, Ms Wong!!! I had lived in Shanghai from 2014 to July 2022. In their words, I had lived through the nightmare of the Shanghai lockdown. Listening to this podcast gave me deeper insight into why the insanity continues to fester and grow in China.
Xi is pronounced incorrectly throughout
Interesting. Reporter is mistaken in the pronunciation of “Xi” which was super distracting. It’s not like “C” or “Sea”. It’s like “She”.