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From Mao to Xi Jinping: A Conversation with Orville Schell
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In a special bonus episode recorded live at the Asia Society, host Jane Perlez speaks with journalist and scholar Orville Schell about his 50 years covering Chinese leaders and their American counterparts. They attempt to answer the question: how did we get here?
Recorded live at The Asia Society on April 8, 2025
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