"Moment of Zen"

Who Controls China When Xi Jinping Is Gone? | Samo Burja


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Erik Torenberg and Samo Burja dive deep into how Xi Jinping is shaping China's society today and its place in the world. They discuss Xi’s firm hold on power, his connections with different political groups, and how his decisions are affecting China's economy, military, and politics.


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    HIGHLIGHTS OF THE DISCUSSION:


    • Consolidated unprecedented power through anti-corruption campaigns
    • Dismantled previous oligarchic system but created succession crisis
    • Maintains Marxist ideology while managing slowing economic growth
    • Limits wealth influence and civil society (Jack Ma case)
    • Reframes economic challenges as equality/environmental successes
    • Belt and Road Initiative less impactful than expected
    • Scientific innovation hindered by political conformity
    • Future paths: South Korea-style model or renewed socialist focus
    • Demographic challenges may limit long-term economic/military power

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