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Xu Liping, Research Fellow and Doctoral Supervisor at the Institute of Asia-Pacific and Global Strategy, Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, and Director of the Asia-Pacific Society and Culture Research Office. Main research areas: Asia-Pacific society and culture, Southeast Asian politics and international relations, non-traditional security. Major academic works: China's Image in Contemporary Neighboring Countries, Globalization and the Society and Culture of Neighboring Countries, Indonesia: The Emerald on the Equator, Contemporary Islam in Southeast Asia: Development and Challenges, etc.
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This is China's first critical biography of Indonesian President Joko Widodo. The book traces President Jokowi's life from birth to his successful presidential campaign, covering how he governed the city, led Indonesia through political and economic reforms and development, and aspired to build Indonesia into the fifth BRICS country. Through ten chapters—Born a Commoner, Youthful Setbacks, Love and Family, Entering the Business World, Politics in Surakarta, New Policies in the Capital, Winning the Presidency, Maritime Power, Facing Challenges Head-On, and Pragmatic Diplomacy—the book showcases the characteristics of Indonesia's president.