Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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One of the most common theoretical questions asked in our comment section: is China capitalist? For Marxists, this is a concrete question that can only be answered by looking at the real development of China. The past thirty years paint a clear picture: privatisation, industrial capacity sitting idle, hundreds of millions in precarious work, youth unemployment, and more billionaires than any country on earth, besides the USA. Understanding why and how this happened is key to putting forward a programme for socialism in China and internationally.

For our full analysis, see the full episode here: youtube.com/watch?v=bMH9hDL1zOE

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