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China's New Domestic Politics

Pekingology

CHAPTER

The Role of Public Opinion in Chinese Politics

This chapter explores the limited impact of public opinion on Chinese policymaking, highlighting that the Chinese leadership often acts contrary to public sentiment. It also analyzes the recent reversal on China's zero COVID policy and its relation to nationwide protests, discussing whether this indicates responsiveness to public frustration.

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