In this episode, Samo Burja and Erik Torenberg 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. Head to https://brave.com/brave-ads/ and mention “MoZ” when signing up for a 25% discount on your first campaign.

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LINKS:

Samo’s Bismarck Brief: https://brief.bismarckanalysis.com/

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TIMESTAMPS:

(00:00) Intro

(00:30) China's Political Landscape

(01:22) Xi Jinping's Power Base

(10:35) Impact of Xi Jinping's Leadership

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(16:56) Future of China Under Xi Jinping's Successor

(30:22) Private Enterprise in China

(36:06) Xi Jinping's Legacy and Future Challenges

(50:24) Future of China's Scientific Inquiry

(51:34) Wrap

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