With the conclusion of the 20th Party Congress, it is more clear than ever that the “reform and opening” era is now over. All of the core political, economic, and social aspects of the reform and opening policies have been rolled back or abandoned altogether. Where does that leave the CCP, and where is it going next?
About our speaker: Bruce Dickson is professor of political science and international affairs at the George Washington University. His most recent book is The Party and the People: Chinese Politics in the 21st Century (Princeton University Press, 2021).