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Episode 2128: Peter Hessler on what life is really like in Xi's China

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Exploring the Chinese Education System and Personal Connections in Contemporary China

This chapter explores the rigorous Chinese education system in comparison to Korea and Japan, analyzing the cultural influence of Confucianism. It also touches on the ramifications of the one-child policy on birth rates, the pressures faced by Chinese families due to education, and Peter Hessler's choice to study modern China through the education system.

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