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Smart Take: Protests Erupt in Cities Across China

November 29, 20222:10

Program Associate Rui Zhong talks about the significance of the protests happening throughout China, what the Chinese people need, and whether or not demands for political change will lead anywhere.

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Rui Zhong

Rui Zhong

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Kissinger Institute on China and the United States

The mission of Kissinger Institute on China and the United States is to ensure that informed engagement remains the cornerstone of U.S.-China relations. Read more

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