4. The COVID-19 pandemic and severe lockdowns shattered public trust, triggering economic deflation and a burst real estate bubble. Municipalities now face extreme debt distress, leaving them unable to pay workers. Xi Jinping has prioritized surveillance

Season 8, Episode 734,   Apr 12, 03:14 AM

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  4. The COVID-19 pandemic and severe lockdowns shattered public trust, triggering economic deflation and a burst real estate bubble. Municipalities now face extreme debt distress, leaving them unable to pay workers. Xi Jinping has prioritized surveillance and national security over economic restoration, signaling the dream's retreat. (4)
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3. The 21st century saw massive cash infusions creating “ghost cities” and excessive infrastructure. China’s cement consumption and loan volume surpassed historic US benchmarks while billionaires like Jack Ma were suppressed. The Belt and Road Initiative
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