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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewDrawing upon both a number of personal interviews and primarily Chineselanguage sources, Blanchette provides a fascinating study of the various individuals and organizations that loosely make up China's new left and the neo-Maoist movement. The book is well constructed and provides tremendous insight on the leading websites, figures, and factions among the neo-Maoists. * Jon R. Taylor, Journal of Chinese Political Science *
You can't understand the era of Xi Jinping without recognizing this vibrant band on China's political spectrum. Jude Blanchette was deeply immersed in China's nationalist revival long before others knew to pay attention, and he has unearthed its story in rich, lively, humane detail. Much as Tea Party activists reflected a crucial turn in American conservatism, Blanchette's neo-Maoists capture the populist undercurrents in Chinese politics * Evan Osnos, staff writer at The New Yorker and author of Age of Ambition: Chasing Fortune, Truth, and Faith in the New China *
China's New Red Guards is not only a very impressive work of research, but a spellbinding story. In it Jude Blanchette helps us understand just how enduring the legacy of Mao's tectonic revolution has been in China so that even a half a century later, leaders like Xi Jinping still find themselves in the thrall of neo-Maoism. * Orville Schell, Arthur Ross Director, The Center on US-China Relations, Asia Society *
In a fascinating and eye-opening book, Jude Blanchette reveals the neo-Maoist movement that never was entirely eradicated by the reformers after Mao died and has now moved from the margins to the center of political power under current leader Xi Jinping. Essential reading for anyone trying to understand Xi's mind-set and his strategy for shoring up Chinese Communist Party rule. * Susan L. Shirk, Chair, 21st Century China Center, University of California-San Diego *
Jude Blanchette's book brilliantly pierces the underbelly of Chinese political debate. Instead of replaying the endless self-regarding foreign debates about market reform, Blanchette looks in the opposite direction, tracking the dogmatic idealists who yearn for the old days of Maoist control and state ownership. They regard themselves as the true heirs of the communist revolution, and their voices are getting louder. * Richard McGregor, Senior Fellow, The Lowy Institute, and author of The Party: The Secret World of China's Communist Rulers *
Jude Blanchette has immersed himself in the arcane world of neo-Maoism to a greater extent than any other international scholar and in doing so he sheds light on one of the most important trends in modern China. Readers of this timely book will gain a far better understanding of the complex forces shaping modern China. This is an important work from a thoughtful and very thorough author * Jamil Anderlini, Asia Editor, Financial Times *
Table of ContentsIntroduction Chapter 1: Prologue - The Death of Mao Chapter 2: Hard Truths Chapter 3: Collision Chapter 4: Storm Chapter 5: China's Not Happy Chapter 6: Bombard the Headquarters Chapter 7: Forgetting History is Betrayal Red Nation
