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[TEASER] China Pt. 1: A Socialist Introduction w/ Jason Hickel

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China's Economic Transformation: From Isolation to Liberalization

This chapter explores China's shift from Maoist policies to a more liberalized economy under Deng Xiaoping, highlighting the internal reforms and external pressures that facilitated this transformation. It challenges Western perceptions of Mao's autarky, examining the implications of these changes, including the Tiananmen Square protests and their impact on global economic dynamics.

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