The concern that 'you cannot lose the younger generation' (referenced from Kingfisher's book about Xi's father) may explain Xi's propaganda and mobilization campaign for younger Chinese, with Xi essentially trying to hold back or reverse modernization theory by controlling the younger generation's exposure to liberal ideas and values.

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Larry Diamond

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concern... you cannot lose the younger generation... propaganda and mobilization campaign for the younger generation... hold back modernization theory [1:29:16]

Source

Breaking The Engagement: How China Won And Lost America | Hoover InstitutionHoover Institution
Created: 8/11/2026, 6:24:14 AM

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