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China’s Spiritual Revival and the Rise (and Fall) of Falun Gong — with Ian Johnson

Peking Hotel with Liu He

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Spiritual Awakening in Post-1980s China

This chapter explores the revival of various religions in China after the 1980s, including the implications of government policies on unofficial religious practices. It highlights the intersection of spirituality and politics, particularly through the Qigong movement and its role in the Communist Party's patriotic education campaign.

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