Olivia Cheung, author of 'The Political Thought of Xi Jinping,' shares fascinating insights into China's powerful leader. They discuss Xi's formative years, touching on his early struggles within the CCP and his anti-corruption strategies. The conversation also unpacks China's soft power maneuvers in Africa and its burgeoning electric vehicle industry. Cheung emphasizes how Xi's governance blends authoritarianism with economic opportunity, while exploring the concept of Tianxia and China's ambitions for global influence.