| ID | 148444 |
| Title Proper | Cruise that changed China |
| Other Title Information | what Zhao could teach Xi |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Gewirtz, Julian Baird |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | On September 2, 1985, the SS Bashan cruised through the green-leaved gorges of the Yangtze River, its prow breaking the waters along its 259-foot length. Inside, the river’s shifting light played off the hallways, staterooms, and modish decorations, and air conditioning kept the late-summer heat at bay. The luxurious cruise ship had entered service earlier that year, with room for nearly 150 passengers curious to see sights advertised as “inspir[ing] romantic poets and painters with [a] sense of timelessness, awesome beauty, and endless energy.” But the spacious decks of the Bashan were strangely empty. |
| `In' analytical Note | Foreign Affairs Vol. 95, No.6; Nov-Dec 2016: p.101-109 |
| Journal Source | Foreign Affairs Vol: 95 No 6 |
| Key Words | Cruise ; Changed China ; Zhao ; Xi ; Yangtze River |