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The Economist
The Prince
Xi Jinping is the most powerful person in the world. But the real story of China's leader remains a mystery. In this eight-part series Sue-Lin Wong finds out how he rose to the top, and what it means for China—and the rest of the world—now that he has ripped up the rule book to stay in power, perhaps for the rest of his life.Sign up for Economist Podcasts+ at www.economist.com/podcastsplusIf you’re already a subscriber to The Economist, you’ll have full access to all our shows...
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4.8 stars from 2,139 ratings
It made me cry
I was walking on my way home on 54TH street Manhattan New York. One of my favorite things is to take a longer route and listen to this podcast. Two years ago I was in Shanghai China witnessing the lockdown and the three years of pandemic. China has become a happy memory where I can never go back...Read full review »
zigzagzh via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 02/02/24
Informative and Heartfelt
Such an interesting and amazing story! I have learned a lot from this documentary which has broadened my understanding, Knowledge and more importantly the state of which Chinese people or society are affected by the traditions of the communist party. Applauding the work and hopefully the world...Read full review »
MR. NIBBS via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 01/26/24
The Prince
Wish it was deeper especially towards the end or final chapters. No oooomph The first few chapters were pretty good.
MutantXN via Apple Podcasts · Nigeria · 11/28/23
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