The Politics of Xi and the Chinese Communist Party
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- 38:48
- September 23rd 2021
In this episode I talk to Professor Kerry Brown who is internationally recognised as a leading authority on Chinese politics. His books on the Chinese Communist Party and on the politics of President Xi are seminal works. He explains how the Chinese 'party state’ operates and how Xi has not just assumed powers unmatched since Mao but reinstated the central role of the Party in public life with his own personal philosophy - Xi Jinping Thought - at the heart of decision making.
Interested in learning more? Vince’s new book ‘The Chinese Conundrum: Engagement or Conflict’ is available to buy online or from your local bookstore. Amazon, Bloomsbury, Waterstones, WHSmiths.
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Vince is the former Liberal Democrat leader 2017-2019.
He was Secretary of State for Business, Innovation, and Skills 2010-2015. Some of his achievements include the world’s first ever Green Investment Bank, support for young people through apprenticeships and the promotion of socially responsible capitalism