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

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Economic Transformation and Lifestyle Changes in China

The chapter explores the economic progress in China from the 1990s to the 2020s, showcasing the significant rise in living standards and prosperity for the population. It touches on how material success has raised questions about life fulfillment, especially for the younger generation, and the changing motivations of Chinese students studying abroad amidst political and economic factors under Xi Jinping's regime. The conversation also delves into the fear of monitoring, creating private languages, and contrasts in educational systems between China and the United States.

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