The Rise and Fall of the EAST: MIT's Yasheng Huang on his new book
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The Significance of Multiple Wives in Chinese Culture
This chapter explores the historical accounts of having multiple wives in Chinese culture as a symbol of wealth. The hosts delve into the country system and its role in excluding individuals with independent wealth and power. They also discuss the comparison between the Chinese and Western systems of politics and bureaucracy.
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