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The Prince

Author: The Economist

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Xi Jinping is the most powerful person in the world. But the real story of China's leader remains a mystery. In this eight-part series Sue-Lin Wong finds out how he rose to the top, and what it means for China—and the rest of the world—now that he has ripped up the rule book to stay in power, perhaps for the rest of his life.


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Introducing The Prince

Introducing The Prince

2022-09-0703:28

Xi Jinping is the most powerful person in the world. But the real story of China’s leader remains a mystery. The Economist’s Sue-Lin Wong finds out how he rose to the top in a new podcast series launching on September 28th. For more China coverage, subscribe to The Economist and find a special offer at economist.com/chinapod.
Redder than red

Redder than red

2022-09-2835:46

Xi Jinping is born into the top rung of China's elite. But his family is torn apart while he is still a child. The Economist's Sue-Lin Wong finds out why Xi kept faith in the Communist revolution.Subscribe to The Economist with the best offer at economist.com/chinapod.
Hide and bide

Hide and bide

2022-09-2836:292

As a modest provincial official in Fujian, Xi Jinping is outshone by his celebrity wife, while colleagues are caught up in a lurid corruption scandal. How does Xi survive? Subscribe to The Economist with the best offer at economist.com/chinapod.
Trailer: The Modi Raj

Trailer: The Modi Raj

2024-05-2804:58

Narendra Modi is one of the most popular politicians on the planet. India’s prime minister is eyeing a third term atop the world’s biggest democracy. A tea-seller’s son, Mr Modi began life an outsider. The man behind the political phenomenon remains hard to fathom. India has become an economic powerhouse during his ten years in charge. But he’s also the frontman for a chauvinistic Hindu nationalist dogma. Can Mr Modi continue to balance both parts of his agenda and finish the job of turning India into a superpower? The Economist’s Avantika Chilkoti finds out what makes him tick. Launching June 2024.To listen to the full series, subscribe to Economist Podcasts+.If you’re already a subscriber to The Economist, you have full access to all our shows as part of your subscription. For more information about how to access Economist Podcasts+, please visit our FAQs page or watch our video explaining how to link your account.
Trailer: Boom!

Trailer: Boom!

2024-07-0103:32

How did two old, unpopular men end up running for the world's most demanding job? It’s the question John Prideaux, The Economist’s US editor, gets asked the most. And the answer lies in the peculiar politics of the baby boomers. Since 1992, every American president bar one has been a white man born in the 1940s. That run looks likely to span 36 years - not far off the age of the median American. This cohort was born with aces in their pockets. Their parents defeated Nazism and won the cold war. They hit the jobs market at an unmatched period of wealth creation. They have benefitted from giant leaps in technology, and in racial and gender equality. And yet, their last act in politics sees the two main parties accusing each other of wrecking American democracy. As the boomers near the end of their political journey, John Prideaux sets out to make sense of their inheritance and their legacy. Launching July 2024.To listen to the full series, subscribe to Economist Podcasts+.If you’re already a subscriber to The Economist, you have full access to all our shows as part of your subscription. For more information about how to access Economist Podcasts+, please visit our FAQs page or watch our video explaining how to link your account.
Comments (18)

William

It was hardly "a defeat in a war with Vietnam. It was a border skirmish at most. On one hand, the Vietnamese had thought that they were militarily superior, having just defeated the South Vietnamese and the US. On the other hand, Deng was quoted as saying to reporters in Washington DC 2 weeks before the invasion: “If you don’t teach them some necessary lessons, it just won’t do." referring to the NVA' raids on some Chinese border villages. In the end, both sides needlessly lost many lives

Aug 4th
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Soheil

What an amazing documentary. Well done Economist.

May 26th
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Edwards Kelly

hi

Mar 28th
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Abbas Naseri

I wonder who pays economist to produce so much negativity and lie about china, its leaders and how they manage their country. hey, dudes, we dont live in cave anymore and china is an open country. how do you make up such stories?

Mar 14th
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Xiao Qi

This Eric Liu figure is the most ridiculous and perhaps most clownish "Chinese" interviewee the MSM has got. Full of bullshit and self-aggrandizement. Can't even pronouce 怒不可遏 correctly. Judged on what he said, he clearly doesn't regard himself a Chinese anymore.

Feb 13th
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Akari

行,以后就称他为伏地魔

Oct 11th
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Akari

怒不可竭哈哈哈jie,不he是什么鬼

Oct 11th
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Connie Luk

He is the most respectful leader in China modern history. For a country of the size of China, there has to be some strict rules to follow, and laws to enforce the compliance. Don't think any ordinary people would feel their social lives in any way are restricted unless they breach the laws. During the country fast economic growth period since early 80s, the country has also developed a strong corrupt social system, with almost everything in life needs to be resolved through bribery. The Chairman Xi initiated the anti-corruption revolution, attacking on those who abused their advantageous political and financial position to exploit economical benefit for themselves and their families. He alleged all senior officials to publish their personal income, declared their relationship with other officials, restricted business entertainment and travel spending, introduced various vital policies blocking ways for bribery, corruption. He is an iron man of China. Under his leadership, I'm sure that

Oct 3rd
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Delafrouz

stay with us #mahsa_amini

Oct 1st
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Billy Cheong

he is such an inspiring character!

Oct 1st
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