Introduction

Is the Party above the law? President Xi Jinping has addressed this question several times as it’s a question that he believes must be answered clearly. According to Xi, not only are the Party’s actions and those of its individual members held accountable to the law, they are also held to a higher standard by the Party’s own set of rules.

Series intro

The Governance Podcast delves into topics related to President Xi Jinping’s leadership and how government is practiced in China. Throughout this series, we’ll be exploring the past, present and future of governance in China as it works toward meeting its development goals and finds its place in the global community.