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S8 Ep1073: Gordon Chang challenges China's manufacturing numbers as "science fiction" and the promotion of robotics to hide massive youth
Gordon Chang challenges China's manufacturing numbers as "science fiction" and the promotion of robotics to hide massive youth unemployment. Chang explains that Xi Jinping prioritizes manufacturing over consumption to keep the population dependent. He also warns of rising state-promoted xenophobia against foreigners. 161890 Shanghai
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