Xi Jinping

This bookfollows Chinese leader, Xi Jingping’s rise to power and the chaotic path of his succession to the head of the Party. As he begins his first term, Xi Jinping knows that many challenges lie ahead, with the absolute imperative to keep China "as stable as Mount Taishan."

Agnès Andrésy, specializes in leaders and networks in China. She divides her time between Beijing, Shanghai, and Hong Kong as a business consultant and strategic researcher on China. She was the editor-in-chief of the Chinarcanes subscription newsletter from 2003 to 2009, and also contributed to Études and the Asia Europe Journal. Her other books available in french from L'Harmattan are "Red princelings: The new leaders of China" (2004) and "Who's Hu : The politics and networks of Hu Jintao, president of China" (2008).

List of Tables Acknowledgements Introduction Part 1. Born under Mao (1953-1976) Chapter 1. Revolutionary Roots Chapter 2. The Little Emperors of Zhongnanhai Chapter 3. Disgrace Chapter 4. Return to the Yellow Earth Part 2. A Young Reformist Cadre (1976-2003) Chapter 5. Rising Star Chapter 6. 17 years in Fujian Chapter 7. The Charismatic Peng Liyuan Chapter 8. The Final Days of the Father Part 3. The Leader of the 5th Generation (2007-2012) Chapter 9. In Search of a Successor Chapter 10. The Year of the Dragon Chapter 11. The 18th Congress Chapter 12. A Red Princeling Par Excellence Chapter 13. All the President's Men Part 4. The Challenges of a New Generation Chapter 14. Xi and Li Put to the Test Chapter 15. The Singapore Model Chapter 16. Sensitive Territory Chapter 17. Xi Jinping in Command Chapter 18. High Profile Diplomacy Conclusion Bibliography Index