Kerry Brown

Kerry Brown is Professor of Chinese Studies and Director of the Lau China Institute at King's College, London. Prior to this he was the Professor of Chinese Politics and Director of the China Studies Centre at the University of Sydney. His main interests are the politics, society and international relations of modern China.

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Seeking Loyalty Amongst the Four Key Groups – The Tactics of Xi’s Domestic Politics

03.08.2016 Kerry Brown

Recent calls for loyalty to the Chinese Communist Party, and particularly its top leadership, have brought renewed attention to this important internal messaging phenomenon. However,...

Publication China Brief China

Li Keqiang, New Type Urbanist

09.27.2013 Kerry Brown

Since coming into office in late 2013–early 2013, Chinese Premier Li Keqiang has staked out political territory as an advocate of economic reform. His signature...

Publication China Brief China

Xi Jinping the Moralist: Assessing Continuity versus Innovation in Reform

04.12.2013 Kerry Brown

Since assuming leadership of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), Xi Jinping has spoken most about two themes. The first of these is the issue of...

Publication China Brief China

The Soapbox and the Truncheon: Hu Jintao’s Amorphous Power

07.19.2012 Kerry Brown

The last ten years in China have been difficult ones, filled with tremendous opportunities and challenges as China has deepened the reform and opening policies...

Publication China Brief China and the Asia-Pacific