Ep. 25: Timothy Thurston on Tibetan Satire
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Ep. 25: Timothy Thurston on Tibetan Satire

34:55 Oct 7, 2025
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Tibetans inside China have found various ways to push back against Beijing and voice their dissatisfaction. A lesser-known form of subtle resistance is the art of “zurza,” or satirical repartee.The China Books Podcast is a companion of China Books Review, a project of Asia Society’s Center on U.S.-China Relations and The Wire China. For any queries or comments, please write to info@chinabooksreview.com.
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