Episode 39: China's long march to a utopian society

While Chinese notions of an ideal society can be traced back more than two millennia to Confucius, it's the Chinese Communist Party that claims it's taking China on the path to a utopia. China historians Dr Craig Smith and Dr Matt Galway discuss the rhetoric and reality behind the CCP's quest for the perfect society. Presented by Ali Moore.

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