Ever since China began flexing its superpower muscles under the leadership of Xi Jinping, it's created unease, fear and hostility among rivals and trading partners.
But what about within the country? Do ordinary Chinese like the direction the country is taking and if not, why not?
Guests:
Richard McGregor, senior fellow, Lowy Institute, author and journalist
Geoff Raby, economist, diplomat, former ambassador to China
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For many Germans, the end of the war was a lesson in humiliation, guilt and terror. Their leader had killed himself, the Allies were advancing and there was no future to look forward to. Tens of thousands resorted to the unthinkable - suicide.
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Guest:
Florian Huber, historian, documentary maker and author