It Could Happen Here

The Lunar New Years Special: Is China Maoist?

Feb 9, 2024
The podcast explores the connection between China's current leader, Xi Jinping, and Mao Zedong. It contrasts Deng and Xi's approaches to socialism and the failure of the Cultural Revolution. It delves into campaign-style mobilizations in China and the technocratic governance system. The podcast also discusses methods of relocating people in China and the fear of popular mobilization in Chinese political leaders.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 4min
2
Deng vs Xi: Contrasting Approaches to Socialism
03:39 • 11min
3
The Failure of the Cultural Revolution and its Impact on China
14:16 • 4min
4
Campaign-Style Mobilizations in China
18:06 • 7min
5
China's Technocratic Governance and Public Mobilization
24:56 • 4min
6
Methods of Relocating People and Government Strategies in China
29:23 • 5min
7
Caution and Fear: Understanding Chinese Political Leaders
34:30 • 4min