China's Evolving Political System Under Xi Jinping

Xi Jinping's leadership in China has led to significant changes in the country's political system. The podcast discusses how China's foreign policy decision making has evolved under Xi Jinping, focusing on five key trends that shape Beijing's foreign and security policies. These trends include the personalization of power around Xi Jinping, empowering the party over the state, domestic policy challenges affecting China's political legitimacy, the elevation of regime security concerns, and China's assertive global leadership aspirations. These shifts indicate a complex interplay between internal and external factors influencing China's approach to governance and international relations.