Postcard from Beijing, a city that’s lost its soul
Beijing is a long way from the celebrations and optimism of the 2008 Olympics.
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Beijing is a long way from the celebrations and optimism of the 2008 Olympics.
Even China’s richest and most powerful risk removal from the public eye after crossing some invisible red line. Tennis star Peng Shuai is just the latest example.
Beijing is papering over the cracks in its narrative in a desperate attempt not to look foolish.
Far from thinking in terms of decades, the Beijing government is built on debt and short term-ism.
Placating the Chinese Communist Party for fear of reprisals will only strengthen the regime.
While the CCP leadership is more powerful than ever, it is still afraid of its own people.
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