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CHINA | S05 01 - Xi Jinping: The 'Man of Destiny'
CHINA | S05 01 - Xi Jinping: The 'Man of Destiny'
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Length:
35 minutes
Released:
Jun 1, 2021
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Podcast episode
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At first glance, Chinese President Xi Jinping's life story seems simple. His father was a high-ranking Chinese government official, and opened doors for his son, who rose even higher.But his rise to become the most powerful Chinese leader since Chairman Mao Zedong seems far more unlikely when you find out what Mao's policies did to Xi's family during his childhood.In this episode we tell the story of Xi's — from its terrifying beginning to mysterious end — and ask if he is the catalyst for the deterioration of relations between China and Australia.Guest:Dr Joseph Torigian, expert on Chinese elite politics, American UniversityDr Feng Chongyi — Associate Professor in China Studies — University of Technology, SydneyKevin Rudd, former Australian Prime MinisterLouisa Lim, author of The People's Republic of Amnesia and co-host of The Little Red PodcastDr Helen Sham-ho OAM, first Chinese-born MP in an Australian Parliament
Released:
Jun 1, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode
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