Despite the afterglow of the 9th Congress, Mao and the Chinese leadership still find themselves in a tit for tat fight against the Soviets on the northeastern border that could quickly escalate into nuclear war. Meanwhile, the American ruling class on Capitol Hill begins ruminating over the possibility of using this moment to reach out to the "Red Chinese." Can China stands its ground in between the two superpowers in the midst of the Cultural Revolution?

Episode ID: 1000721684311

GUID: 52c61c93-3cdf-4d73-a5f1-526c59efbbd3

Release Date: 31/07/2025, 07:57:38