On June 5, U.S. President Donald Trump held a phone call with Chinese President Xi Jinping. It marked the first direct ...

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This is an audio transcript of the Rachman Review podcast episode: ‘What drives China’s strongman leader?’ Gideon Rachman Hello, and welcome to the Rachman Review. I’m Gid ...

In 1968 Mao had decreed that millions of young people should ... first five years in office, Xi Jinping has built a personality cult. At its core is the image of a man of the people.

A new biography of Xi Zhongxun shines light on both the suffering caused by one-party rule and the loyalty that keeps such a ...

Xi Zhongxun was purged by the Communist Party he served and went on to help reform Chinese politics. His son is the most ...

A new biography explores the life of Xi Zhongxun, father of China's current leader, Xi Jinping. It examines why Xi Jinping's ...

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Since then, young Chinese have also been “retiring ... but to little avail. Meanwhile, Xi Jinping’s grip on the Communist Party may be weakening. Xi’s hatchet man in the military, General He Weidong, ...

Around this time, President Xi Jinping usually sends greetings to ... who elected him as their Party branch secretary. As a young man toiling on the barren Loess Plateau of northern Shaanxi ...

Xi Jinping, who rules with absolute authority ... Mr. Xi experienced political turmoil and adversity at a young age. His father, a vice premier, was purged when Mr. Xi was 9 years old.

Chinese President Xi Jinping has stressed support for the country ... the elderly can have good care services, and young people can have more development opportunities.” China’s economy ...