China: The Hardening State

This book examines Xi Jinping's consolidation of power and leadership challenges during his third term as Chinese President. The study covers internal party dynamics, security apparatus purges, and resistance within the Chinese Communist Party structure, China's military modernization, People's Liberation Army developments, and strategic implications for regional security and also includes: Comprehensive analysis of Xi Jinping's consolidation of power and leadership challenges during his third term as Chinese President Examination of internal party dynamics, security apparatus purges, and resistance within the Chinese Communist Party structure Assessment of China's military modernization, People's Liberation Army developments, and strategic implications for regional security Analysis of China's Tibet policy, ethnic assimilation campaigns, and implications for India-China border relations Investigation of China's foreign policy approaches toward the United States, Russia, Taiwan, and regional strategic partnerships This title has been co-published with Knowledge World Publishers. T&F does not sell or distribute the print versions in Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri lanka.