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(Highlights video) Professor Wang Gungwu speaking at ThinkChina’s launch on 24 September 2019.

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Translated by Grace Chong on 25 September 2019

What did Deng reform? Did Mao fail as a leader? How can China progress? Here are some of the highlights from Prof Wang Gungwu's speech.

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Highlights from the keynote speech: Prof Wang Gungwu

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Will Beijing truly 'reconcile' with Chinese private enterprises in 2023?

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What if US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy visits Taiwan?

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