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China After Mao

The Rise of a Superpower
Book • 2022
In 'China After Mao', Frank Dikötter explores the complex and often contradictory path China has taken since Mao's death in 1976.

The book delves into China's economic rise, its political structure, and the challenges it faces, challenging common narratives about China's transition and its future prospects.

Dikötter argues that despite economic growth, China remains deeply entrenched in its authoritarian system.

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