The Miseducation of Xi Jinping: How a Father's Struggle Revealed the Price of Power.

  • Published In: Foreign Affairs, 2025, v. 104, n. 6. P. 146 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: SCHELL, ORVILLE 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on Joseph Torigian's book, *The Party's Interests Come First: The Life of Xi Zhongxun, Father of Xi Jinping*, which explores the complex historical and personal dynamics within the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) through the life of Xi Zhongxun, the father of current Chinese leader Xi Jinping. It details Xi Zhongxun's loyalty to the party despite facing severe political persecution, which shaped his son’s upbringing and worldview. The narrative highlights the challenges of understanding CCP history due to its opacity and propaganda, while also examining the psychological impact of political trauma on Xi Jinping, who grew up in the shadow of his father's disgrace. Ultimately, the book raises questions about the CCP's historical reckoning and the implications for China's future leadership. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Foreign Affairs. 2025/11, Vol. 104, Issue 6, p146
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:0015-7120
  • Accession Number:188792909
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