Does the Future Belong to China?
Interesting Times with Ross Douthat
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Migration Motivations: Escaping China
This chapter investigates the diverse reasons behind various groups leaving China, particularly wealthy individuals and creative professionals, amidst the challenges of an authoritarian regime. It addresses the complexities of political repression, economic instability, and societal impacts while contrasting the aspirations of educated citizens with the state's narrative of dominance. Through personal experiences and broader trends, it highlights the paradox of dissatisfaction that may unwittingly reinforce the regime's stability.
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