Book launch: 'China's Global Strategy Under Xi Jinping'

Talks / Ideas / Philosophy

The book launch of Professor Steve Tsang and Dr Olivia Cheung's latest book, China's Global Strategy Under Xi Jinping , will begin with an introduction of the book, followed by a Q&A session and drinks reception. In China's Global Strategy Under Xi Jinping , Steve Tsang and Olivia Cheung offer a clear and compelling account of how China is seeking to reshape the international order on its own terms, as Xi leads China to fulfill the China Dream of national rejuvenation. They introduce a powerful new framework – Sino-centric party-state realism – to explain the ideological, political, and strategic logic behind China's foreign policy under Xi. They apply this framework across three key domains: global diplomacy, technology and the economy, and geopolitics. At the heart of Xi's vision is a revival of the ancient tianxia model of global leadership, in which China becomes the world's pre-eminent power – not by replacing the United States as global hegemon, but by being widely embraced as a force for good. This model suggests a relatively passive form of leadership, yet one that still aims to fundamentally reshape global norms and institutions. They also examine the internal drivers of this strategy, showing how domestic political imperatives and party ideology shape China's external behavior. The result is a nuanced and timely analysis of a rising power with global ambitions – and the potential for great power conflict. Registration This event is open to the public and free to attend; however, registration is required. This event is taking place on campus and will not be recorded or live-streamed. Organiser This event has been organised by the SOAS China Institute.