“An excellent analysis of the left/right political divide that defines contemporary Chinese politics.” ―Choice Carefully wrought, Le's book tracks the elite-level debates on structural reform in a textured and well-documented way. Indispensable for scholars of the subject. ―Marc Blecher, Oberlin College What is the source of Xi Jinping’s power in China? How did he gain the elite’s support as he took the Communist Party down a conservative path? Lin Le finds answers by dissecting the ongoing struggle between reformists and conservatives across some two decades. His revisionist narrative of China’s political history since the early 2000s provides a new perspective on Xi’s rise, revealing paths not taken, battles fought behind closed doors, and fierce contestation behind the facade of elite unity.CONTENTS; Left Versus Right in China.Going Back to Marxism.Governing Capacity.Scientific Development.Harmonious Society.Socialism with Chinese Characteristics.Years of Backsliding.At a Crossroads.Socialist Core Values.Xi's Chinese Dream.Reform Derailed?The New Era. Red Genes and China's Future. Read more ISBN10 889616012X ISBN13 978-8896160121 Edition 1st Language English Publisher Lynne Rienner Publishers, Inc. Dimensions 9.37 x 0.98 x 6.38 inches Item Weight 1.25 pounds Print length 256 pages Publication date August 26, 2025