Evan Osnos Quotes

If the economy can only provide a diminishing political dividend, Chinese leaders will encourage their people to feel pride and vigor in other ways.

Evan Osnos

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• If the economy can only provide a diminishing political dividend, Chinese leaders will encourage their people to feel pride and vigor in other ways.

  

  Evan Osnos
  • Pride
  • Chinese
  • Economy