# The end of poverty

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Podcast: [The Bridge to China](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-bridge-to-china-4605491)
Published: 2026-02-17T23:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://shows.acast.com/the-bridge-3/episodes/the-end-of-poverty
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## Resource

We are joined by Dr. Josef Mahoney, Professor of Politics and International Relations at East China Normal University. He explains China's political system. Does China have democracy? The answer will shock you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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