World Affairs Council Presents Out of Mao’s Shadow–Capitalism, Communism, and the Pursuit for Political Change in China June 25, 2008

While capitalism has brought prosperity to China, to what extent have the country’s citizens pushed for greater political freedom? How has ideology and values been tested by the booming economy and the rush to get rich? Award-winning journalist and author of Out of Mao’s Shadow, Philip Pan, tells the story of Chinese people pressing for political change in a nation undergoing a remarkable transformation.

Check-in: 5:30 PM; Program: 6:00 PM

Admission Costs: Council Members: Free, Students: $5, Nonmembers: $15

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