# How Chinese people direct their government

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Podcast: [The Bridge to China](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-bridge-to-china-4605491)
Published: 2026-03-03T23:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

We interview journalist Ben Norton. We discuss democracy, the truth about China, and the future of its economy. How do the people of China direct their government? The answer will absolutely surprise you. Listen in. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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