This podcast episode chronicles the intriguing journey of Xi Jinping from his early life as a princeling to his ascendant pathways through China's political landscape, marked by personal challenges and significant scandals like the Lai Changsing affair. It highlights his ability to maneuver through corruption, affirming his ambition and strategic vision that ultimately positioned him as a prominent leader within the Communist Party, paving the way for his future influence over China's trajectory.
