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Jonathan Czin
Brookings fellow and Michael H. Armacost Chair in Foreign Policy Studies at the John L. Thornton China Center; former National Security Council director for China and author of the Foreign Affairs essay discussed in the episode.
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Oct 21, 2025
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The View from Behind Xi Jinping's Desk, with Jonathan Czin
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Jonathan Czin, a Brookings fellow and expert on China’s foreign policy, dives into Xi Jinping's leadership and reforms. He challenges the typical views of Xi, arguing that his 'Counter-reformation' aims to address issues stemming from China's success. The conversation explores the complexities of governance, including corruption and the concept of resilience. Czin also discusses how Xi navigates feedback and the criticisms of Western analysis that lack cognitive empathy, emphasizing the need for understanding China on its own terms.
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