State of the World from NPR

Why is the Mood in China Changing?

Dec 18, 2023
China's changing mood and uncertainties post-COVID explored through interviews with individuals experiencing economic challenges and fading ambitions. Transformation from poor country to global power, decline in foreign investment, and a sense of despair for the future highlighted. Shifting zeitgeist emphasized.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
2
Stories of Economic Challenges and Faded Ambitions in China
02:09 • 2min
3
The Changing Mood and Complexities in China
03:49 • 4min
4
Changing Mood and Despair for the Future in China
07:58 • 2min