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The Lunar New Years Special: Is China Maoist?

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Deng vs Xi: Contrasting Approaches to Socialism

This chapter explores the differences between Deng and Xi in their approach to socialism, highlighting Xi's embrace of Maoist socialism and personal sacrifice for the collective good. It also addresses the common misconception of comparing Xi to Mao and the misleading articles in political science literature. The chapter concludes by mentioning the categorization misconception of non-representative democracies, using examples like Saudi Arabia, Albania, and North Korea.

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