Until two thousand and 12 there is no story about Ta hojin ta his predecessor. He learned to read and a cross, not just in chinese books, but actually a variety of different literatures. It's almost like a sort of european style buildings for a man. The story of a nowe youth sent out somewhere where he can hav reads himself into a new personality. And working out the symbolism of that, i think, is very important.
Writer and academic Kerry Brown's latest book is Xi: A Study in Power, which profiles the policies and personality behind China's leader for the last decade, Xi Jinping. He’s one of the most powerful people in global geopolitics yet in the West seemingly little is known about him. What are his ambitions for China and the rest of the world? Kerry Brown is Professor of Chinese Studies and Director of the Lau China Institute at Kings College London. He is joined in conversation on the podcast by our host, the historian, author and broadcaster, Rana Mitter.
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