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Live from London | Yasheng Huang on the Origins of Modern China

On Humans

CHAPTER

Reflections on China's 1980s: Lessons and Legacies

This chapter explores the transformative significance of the 1980s in China, particularly through personal accounts of the Tiananmen Square protests and their aftermath. The discussion contrasts initial economic reforms with subsequent political setbacks and highlights the disparities between rural and urban development. It emphasizes the ongoing challenges China faces as it navigates contemporary economic policies and the legacy of past decisions.

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