"Through an insightful analysis of the 'China Dream,' Ming Xia innovatively synthesizes contemporary China studies and opens new paths to understanding the myth and reality, as well as the strength and fragility, of the PRC."—Fei-Ling Wang, Georgia Institute of Technology

More than a decade ago, Xi Jinping heralded a new era for China when he outlined his "Chinese Dream." Has that dream become a reality? Did Xi's transformative vision lead to the promised national rejuvenation?

To answer those questions, Ming Xia delves into the evolution of Xi's ideological and institutional policies. The result is a balanced study of the authoritarian regime's successes and failures in its pursuit of its political and economic goals.