Book Review: Cultural Stagnation bred by Vietnamese censorship
Can a nation develop commerce but not its culture? Thomas Bass’ new book Censorship in Vietnam: Brave New World takes a deep dive into the perilous world of Vietnamese expression. It is a country with some of the world’s least penetrable politics.
A culture of silence dominates the ruling Communist Party, with vital policy discussions among politicians s…
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