Concept of Resilient Authoritarianism in China

In the podcast, Jessica Teets explains the concept of resilient authoritarianism that emerged in the 2000s in China. Unlike typical authoritarian regimes with limited decision-makers and rigid processes, China adopted a more flexible policymaking approach. This flexibility allowed for policy experiments and effective information flows. Scholars focused on mechanisms like authoritarian deliberation, such as public comment periods and town halls, to understand China's unique governance style despite being an authoritarian regime.