China's Political Evolution: From Experimentation to Centralization

The chapter explores China's historical development post-Mao, focusing on Deng Xiaoping's reforms and the ongoing balance between experimentation and centralization under President Xi. It delves into regional policy experimentation, successful replication on a national scale, and reflects on recent changes. The conversation also touches on the impact of political elite concentration of power on workers' lives and societal changes experienced by older generations in China.