Presidential Personality and State Behavior: The Case of China (2003-2023)

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Brief Overview

Xi shifted from a pragmatic to an advocate leadership style in foreign affairs, becoming expansionist from 2016. While less aggressive in foreign policy than in domestic politics, he maintains low distrust toward foreign adversaries.

Author

• Shin Yon Kim, University of Maryland-Baltimore County