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Lex Fridman Cast

04/24/25

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The Chinese Communist Party's strategy has shifted to providing more consumer choices while tightening political control, aiming to prevent unrest similar to the Tiananmen Square protests.

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Jeffrey Wasserstrom: China, Xi Jinping, Trade War, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Mao | Lex Fridman Podcast #466

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Jeffrey Wasserstrom: China, Xi Jinping, Trade War, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Mao | Lex Fridman Podcast #466

04/24/25

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04/24/25

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The Chinese Communist Party's narrative emphasizes stability and control, especially in light of global chaos, while attempting to maintain a facade of providing more choices to citizens.

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The Chinese Communist Party is aware of the power of imagery, as seen in their efforts to control the narrative around protests and suppress images that could inspire dissent.

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The 1989 Tiananmen Square protests aimed to push the Communist Party to adhere to its own ideals and liberalize, reflecting a frustration with the government's failure to deliver on promises of reform.

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Xi Jinping's leadership has seen a narrowing of acceptable variations of Chinese identity, contrasting with the post-Tiananmen period that allowed more civil society space.

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The Chinese Communist Party's leaders are aware of history and the potential for seemingly impossible changes to occur, as seen in past revolutions.

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The dynamics of censorship in China have evolved, with increased scrutiny on individuals amplifying dissenting voices, particularly those connected to exiled dissidents.

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The Chinese Communist Party's narrative of national rejuvenation is rooted in a historical context of foreign humiliation, aiming to prevent a repeat of past vulnerabilities.

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The Chinese Communist Party's narrative of national humiliation influences its stance in international relations, particularly in the context of trade wars and foreign criticism.

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Mao Zedong thrived on chaos and disorder, believing that class struggle was a means to improve society, while Xi Jinping prioritizes stability and predictability in governance.