The Party

By Richard McGregor

About The Party

Richard McGregor investigates the organization and reach of the Chinese Communist Party. His account examines the governing machinery behind public institutions and economic activity, providing historical context for understanding how party authority operates.

Why I include it

I include this for the institutional foundation it provides. Read it as context for China's system rather than a continuously updated account of current events.

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China Ascendant

Explains the governing machinery behind China’s political and economic system; foundational context rather than a current-events update.

What to look for while reading

Which evidence supports the author's argument, and how does this account change the questions you bring to the other books in this section?

Perspective & context

I bring these books together to compare perspectives and develop judgment. No single author has the final word.

Key themes

China Ascendant

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Praise & Reviews

“The Party will be invaluable for anyone trying to make sense of China’s future plans and choices.”
— James Fallows, The Atlantic

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