Exploring China's Techno-Authoritarian Ambitions and Cultural Reopenings

This chapter examines Xi Jinping's vision for a highly controlled society in China, focusing on the extensive surveillance measures in place and their potential consequences. It also contrasts this discussion with cultural rebirth through the reopening of the New York Metropolitan Opera, showcasing a debut opera that grapples with serious social themes.

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