“When contextualizing the concept of struggle, struggle serves a functional role for Xi Jinping in enhancing domestical stability, particularly within the party. Based in absolute faith in the leader, it is a top-down call from for alignment and order, especially at a time when China portrays itself as being contained, circumvented, and pressured by what it sees as American hegemony.”
Enrico Fardella (T.wai & University of Naples “L’Orientale”) is interviewed in the episode “What is Chinese Communism?” of the podcast “History As It Happens”.
Head of Project
Prof. Enrico Fardella is Associate Professor of International History and Area Studies at the Department of Social and Human Sciences of the University of Naples "L’Orientale". He is Director of T.wai's ChinaMed Project.
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