Factional‐Ideological Conflicts in Chinese Politics: To the Left or the Right?

Olivia Cheung's book "Factional‐Ideological Conflicts in Chinese Politics: To the Left or to the Right?" offers a comprehensive analysis of ideological struggles among China's leaders from the 1960s to the present. The book focuses on elite power struggles between left and right factions by examining local-level models used to challenge the party line and shape China's future. Cheung's study highlights the role of factions in shaping major policy areas over the last six decades, emphasizing the importance of ideological commitment in elite politics. The book also discusses the impact of Xi Jinping's centralization of power on factional conflicts and policy-making processes in China. [Extracted from the article]