“Offers valuable insights into personal and political aspects of Xi’s China and how he has shaped the country.” —Junchen Zhang, Asian Studies Review "A very good introduction to recent Chinese history and politics.… [Xi] is still a man of mystery, but this book is a good first step toward demystifying him." —Dagens Næringsliv

With steely determination, Xi Jinping has forged his way to absolute power at home, consolidated China's role as a global superpower, and promoted instrumental myths about his life. All the while, in many ways he has remained a mystery. Which is a problem,...