E07 - China post COVID: Tectonic Force 1 - A United Society

The COVID crisis has exposed powerful forces that shape Chinese society, as well as a fundamentally different system of governance. To succeed in this complex environment, it is crucial to understand the dynamic between these elements and the potential fragility of these forces.

A united society is a powerful force. To minimize dissension and pull society together, the government uses over and over again the narrative of “struggle”, an element largely unnoticed by many Chinese citizens.