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As China celebrates Deng Xiaoping’s legacy, the country is again at a crossroads

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As China celebrates Deng Xiaoping’s legacy, the country is again at a crossroads

As China celebrates the 120th anniversary of the birth of the late paramount leader Deng Xiaoping, the seemingly contradictory duality of the man and his legacy continue to resonate. In Chinese culture, 60 years is known as jiazi, representing the full alignment cycle between heaven and earth. The commemoration of Deng’s 120th birthday on August … Read more

China’s cadres urged to connect with the masses as part of education campaign, but some question its methods

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China’s cadres urged to connect with the masses as part of education campaign, but some question its methods

To mark the anniversary of the practice, Xi’s teachings have been promoted as part of an education campaign for cadres. In late December, hundreds of officials gathered in Beijing to attend a forum chaired by Politburo member Li Ganjie, with similar events held around the country. However, while cadres are studying and imitating Xi’s ideas … Read more