Pekingology

The Gilded Cage

Dec 14, 2023
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Ya-Wen Lei
Ya-Wen Lei, Professor of Sociology at Harvard University, joins Jude Blanchette to discuss her book 'The Gilded Cage.' They explore China's compressed development, Xi Jinping's views on regulation, limited prospects for low skilled workers, and the impact of AI technology on China's workforce and governance.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 4min
2
The Relevance of Daniel Bell's Ideas to China's Development
04:16 • 13min
3
The Benefits and Challenges of Compressed Development in China's Economic Rise
17:45 • 3min
4
Xi Jinping's Views on Regulation and Market Regulation
20:20 • 10min
5
Prospects of Low Skilled Workers in China's Techno State Capitalist System
30:26 • 8min
6
Reflections on AI Technology and its Impact on China
38:10 • 2min