Joseph Terugian

Joseph Terugian, an associate professor who spent years researching Xi Jinping's father, delves into Xi's complex upbringing and its impact on his leadership style. He discusses how family trauma and historical context shape Xi's purges and his distrust of deputies. Terugian also reveals insights into Xi Zhongxun's radical past, including his early revolutionary acts and pivotal moments during the Cultural Revolution. The conversation explores Xi's authoritarian shift, the evolving Xinjiang policies, and what Western leaders should understand about Xi's ambitions.