The theory that free trade with china could empower the middle class and push for political liberalization was a big idea of the 19 nineties. But this kind of engagement theory is really just a very thin viw of justifying compreentious, says master taylor. The Chinese are as supportive of the apotarian combudi state as ever according to new research.
The second of our two-part interview with sociologist Ho-fung Hung on Chinese political and economic history. This episode covers the 2008 financial crisis, how China’s response deepened global and domestic economic imbalances and (alongside the US) heightened geopolitical conflict, the current situation—including Russia’s invasion—and a lot more. Listen to part one first if you haven't already.
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