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China: The Life and Times of Chairman Mao

How to Invent a Country

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Erasing the Past: Reflections on Chinese Repression and Resilience

This chapter delves into the repressive dynamics of the Chinese Communist Party, examining its historical context alongside the impacts of the pandemic and the Tiananmen Square massacre. It highlights the complicated sentiments of the Chinese people as they navigate past traumas and the current political landscape shaped by Xi Jinping's leadership.

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