Yueran Zhang
PhD student in sociology at UC Berkeley, discussing the Chongqing Model and its implications for Xi Jinping's China.
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Apr 14, 2021 • 1h 1min
Bo Xilai and How Xi Learned from the Chongqing Model
Yueran Zhang, a sociology PhD student at UC Berkeley, dives into the fascinating legacy of the Chongqing Model under Bo Xilai. They discuss how Bo leveraged mass mobilization to challenge enemies and the implications for Xi Jinping’s governance. The conversation also highlights the 2018 Jasic protests, showcasing a resurging labor movement influenced by young Marxists. Zhang critiques the contrasting strategies of wealth redistribution in Chongqing versus the technocratic approach in Shanghai, offering rich insights into China's evolving political landscape.
Jun 4, 2018 • 1h 3min
Mao Zedong and the Chinese Revolution
Yueran Zhang, a PhD candidate in Sociology at Harvard University, discusses Mao Zedong and the Chinese Revolution. The topics covered include Mao's rise to power, the United States-China relationship, Taiwan's political status, and Mao's contributions to guerrilla warfare. The podcast also explores the complex China-Soviet Union relationship, early policies and reforms in the People's Republic of China, the famine during Mao's rule, the Cultural Revolution, and pressing social issues.
