Chun Han Wong, a Wall Street Journal Reporter covering Chinese politics, discusses Xi Jinping's leadership and China's Communist Party influence. He explores China's foreign policy adjustments amid economic challenges, risks in its path to superpower status, and the China-Russia geopolitical relationship. Wong provides insights on elite politics, Xi's centralization of power, and China's assertive stance on Taiwan.

Chun Han Wong, China reporter for the Wall Street Journal, joins Jude Blanchette to discuss his book on Xi Jinping's rise and China's superpower future. They explore reporting challenges, China's decision-making hurdles, consequences of Xi's power centralization, and the implications of his incapacitation. The podcast highlights the significance of China's political system and succession procedures as a global power.