What we can learn about Xi's rule by studying his father's life

A new biography explores the life of Xi Zhongxun, father of China's current leader, Xi Jinping. It examines why Xi Jinping's rule echoes Mao's autocracy, despite his father's reformist ideals. The book reveals the inherent contradictions within the Chinese Communist Party. It highlights the suffering endured by both father and son during the Cultural Revolution.