Lawfare Daily: Ancient China and Modern Politics
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Lawfare Daily: Ancient China and Modern Politics

May 21, 2026 · 51 min

About this episode

<p>Senior Editor Michael Feinberg sits down with Daniel Bell, a professor at the University of Hong Kong, who recently wrote, “<a href="https://press.princeton.edu/books/hardcover/9780691279800/why-ancient-chinese-political-thought-matters?srsltid=AfmBOorBM1Hroiw24b71ktbybC5FFVLFm7P3Dr29QpW-lHCavYdJpdhM" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Why Ancient Chinese Political Thought Matters: Four Dialogues on China’s Past, Present, and Future</a>.” They discuss the ongoing influence of ancient Chinese political theory on the contemporary policies of the PRC and its domestic debates.</p><p>To receive ad-free podcasts, become a <em>Lawfare </em>Material Supporter at <a href="http://www.patreon.com/lawfare" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.patreon.com/lawfare</a>. You can also support <em>Lawfare </em>by making a one-time donation at <a href="https://givebutter.com/lawfare-institute" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://givebutter.com/lawfare-institute</a>.</p><p>Support this show <a target="_blank" rel="payment" href="http://supporter.acast.com/lawfare">http://supporter.acast.com/lawfare</a>.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>