Li Keqiang and the Mourning Playbook; Wang Yi in DC and Xi to APEC; Gavin Newsom Goes to China; Rahm Emanuel and Resource Extraction
Sharp China with Bill Bishop
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Public Mourning and Party Control
The chapter discusses the phenomenon of public mourning in China and its historical roots. It examines the Chinese Communist Party's view of public mourning as a potential threat to its authority and its efforts to prevent criticism. The chapter also highlights the ongoing censorship and surveillance measures in China, and the delicate situation the party faces amidst economic recovery and geopolitical tensions.
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