Marking 75 years since the founding of the People's Republic

Marking 75 years since the founding of the People's Republic of China

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On 1 October 1949, the People's Republic of China was born. In the 75 years since, it has undergone an extraordinary transformation from being one of the poorest countries in the world to a global leader. Teresa Tang sits down with CNA's Olivia Siong and Tan Yew Guan to discuss how far the People's Republic of China has come and where it's going. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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