The media image of Xi Jinping

China In Context

Xi Jinping is a geopolitical superstar. Since he became China's leader in 2012, he has been the subject of an enormous number of press reports, documentaries, books and scholarly articles. Much of what we know about this powerful leader is based on what we know through the media, but can we trust the people who are relaying information about him? In this episode of China In Context, the BBC`s China Editor Howard Zhang explains how his team covers stories about Xi Jinping and reveals the difficulty of breaking through the barriers of secrecy and propaganda. The podcast is hosted by the Editor of Asian Affairs, Duncan Bartlett.
China In Context: Episode 33
Broadcast date: 21 September, 2021