ChinaTalk Shanghai Lockdown + Wang Huning's Unhappy Travels in America + Classics in China
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Apr 15, 2022 
Freelance journalist Chang Che shares insights on Wang Huning, a top CCP leader whose book, once obscure, gained traction for its critique of American culture. Discussing Shanghai's harsh lockdowns, Chang highlights the emotional toll and governance shifts. He explores how Western classical education flourished in China amid skepticism in the West, emphasizing its role in bridging cultures. The conversation delves into the ideological underpinnings of China's policies and the broader implications for cultural identity in a post-pandemic world.
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Shanghai Lockdown Experience
- Chang Che's family is in Shanghai during the lockdown.
- They are scared due to the intensity and mismanagement of the lockdown.
Shanghai's Cognitive Dissonance
- Shanghai's westernized, cosmopolitan atmosphere usually masks its CCP governance.
- The lockdown starkly reveals this control, creating cognitive dissonance for residents.
Beijing Takes Over
- Initially, Shanghai managed the COVID situation locally with partial lockdowns.
- As cases rose, Beijing intervened, taking control and implementing stricter measures.
