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A Century of Humiliation: Understanding the Chinese Mindset Andy S. Lee Feb 18, 2018 The CCP's Narrative: In 2017, Xi Jinping addressed the 19th National Congress of the Communist Party of China,…
How Hunger Breeds Hatred: Venezuela’s Shortage Crisis Chris Cadogan Jan 15, 2018 "They're hunting! The people are hungry" is the cry heard from a jarring video posted by Venezuelan congressman…
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China’s Education Woes – Part 1: Rural China Tiffany Chae Yeon Lee Oct 10, 2014 Millennia of history, the world's largest population, and one of the most influential global economic power houses…
The Cult of Xi? Sam Hersh Oct 10, 2014 After the death of long-time leader and despot Mao Zedong in the late 1970s, Chinese heads of state have attempted…