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Apr 2024
19m 38s

Elementary | Learning the Lei Feng Song

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In the old days, Western kids wanted to "Be Like Mike." Chinese kids wanted to "Be Like Comrade Lei Feng." In today's podcast, learn about this ultimate do-gooder. He's a role model for communists and capitalist-running-dogs alike. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1055

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