Perhaps the most comprehensive English volume on the life and career of Xi is by Alfred Chan, Professor Emeritus at Huron University College, Western University. Titled Xi Jinping: Political Career, Governance, and Leadership, 1953-2018, the book draws from multiple sources and social science lenses to understand the childhood experiences of Xi, and his ensuing career that has led to the present day. It provides a unique window into the psychology of Xi. What follows is a condensed interview with Alfred Chan.
About the Author
Alfred L. Chan is a Professor Emeritus at Huron University College, Western University, and a Research Associate with the Asian Institute at the Munk Centre for Global Affairs and Public Policy, University of Toronto. A political scientist and a China expert, he has taught at Carleton University, McGill University, and Calgary University. He has published in leading international journals on China such as The China Quarterly, The China Journal, Studies on Contemporary China, and Pacific Affairs. He is also the author of Mao's Crusade.
