Episode 117: The Political Thought of Xi Jinping - Deep Dive Book Review

Rambling Dan Rose Deep Dive Book Reviews

Today, we review the book, "The Political Thought of Xi Jinping," edited by Steve Tsang and Olivia Cheung, which critically examines Xi Jinping's Thoughts. The authors argue that Xi Jinping's "proto-ideology" is in the process of becoming China's state ideology. This book analyzes the evolution and core principles of Xi Jinping's thoughts, exploring its application in areas like:

Party leadership
Governance
Economic management
Social control
Foreign policy Xi Jinping Thought aims to achieve two main objectives:
Strengthen regime security and party supremacy.
Achieve the "China Dream" of national rejuvenation.

To achieve these objectives, Xi Jinping emphasizes the "Sinification" of Marxism-Leninism and promotes party-centric nationalism. The authors also introduce the concept of "Sino-centric consultative Leninism," arguing that Xi's modifications to the Chinese political system make it more efficient and effective for the CCP's control and governance.

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