This podcast episode examines the evolving concept of "quality" in relation to China's urbanization and education levels, ultimately suggesting that a lack of civic education and meaningful democratic practice, not inherent deficiencies in the population, hinders China's democratic progress.
It also explores the perceived rudeness of some mainland Chinese tourists abroad, opining that this behavior stems from deep-seated cultural issues. It attributes these issues to the repressive environment created by the Cultural Revolution and subsequent campaigns, which stifled individual expression and critical thinking, fostering a sense of insecurity and entitlement. The podcast contrasts the behavior of mainland Chinese with those raised outside of China's communist regime and suggests that propaganda promoting Chinese exceptionalism further exacerbates the problem.
