Helmsman’s high water: China’s Communist Party Congress
Oct 17, 2022
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David Rennie, the Beijing bureau chief for The Economist, shares expert insights on Xi Jinping's recent performance at the Communist Party Congress. He deciphers the dense rhetoric around Xi's decade of leadership and his assertive stance on Taiwan and Hong Kong. The conversation also touches on the looming economic struggles faced by major U.S. companies and explores fascinating findings about fatherhood, revealing the surprising neurological effects that come with parenting. It's a deep dive into the intricate interplay of politics and economics.
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