110. Chris Patten: Conservatism, China, and the future of democracy

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  • 2 December 2024

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As the last Governor of Hong Kong, what are Chris Patten's reflections on the city’s trajectory since the handover in 1997? How can the West improve it's relationship to China? What role does religion play in fostering a more compassionate society today?


Rory and Alastair are joined by Lord Chris Patten to discuss all this and much more.


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