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Holiday Reads: Mary Beard, Rory Stewart, Tomiwa Owolade and Tania Branigan

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Echoes of Power: China's Repressive Revolution

This chapter examines the political transformation in China under a new autocratic leader, focusing on the dismantling of democratic norms and the resurgence of repression reminiscent of the Cultural Revolution. It highlights the profound impacts on civil liberties, personal lives, and societal structures, while recounting personal stories from those who lived through the era of ideological fervor and trauma. Through the lens of art and individual experiences, the narrative navigates the complex emotions surrounding this tumultuous period in Chinese history.

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