shirk
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In the past, the Chinese government “could adapt flexibly to a problem. They put economic development first,” Ms. Shirk said.
From New York Times • Feb. 6, 2023
"In the past, we could always count on China's leaders to be pragmatic about economic policy, and prudent in their foreign policy. We don't see that now," Ms Shirk says.
From BBC • Oct. 23, 2022
Shirk argues that Xi is unlikely to use his third term to change course.
From Washington Post • Oct. 16, 2022
“The authorities are not able to establish order, and they’re not able to hold people to account,” Shirk said.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 14, 2022
Mr. Shirk was also fired upon, but miraculously escaped death.
From Reminiscences of a Pioneer by Thompson, William, Colonel
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