Is China’s Repressive Turn Under Xi a Sign of Strength—or Weakness?

As officials in Beijing plan to mark the 70th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China, they face a host of pressing challenges. In this week’s interview on Trend Lines, WPR’s Elliot Waldman is joined by David Shambaugh for a conversation on China’s future development path. 

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