“Red Dawns” and Skiing on Stolen Land, with Frank Dikötter

Frank Dikötter dissect the origins of Communist rule in China and why its founding myth still shapes Xi Jinping’s strategy today. Plus, the GoodFellows debate on how Donald Trump has “lost the country,” and Billie Eilish’s belief that “no one is illegal on stolen land.” Join our newsletter to be the first to watch the next GoodFellows episode: https://www.hoover.org/publications/goodfellows?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=gf_youtube&utm_content=02132026 __________ The opinions expressed are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the Hoover Institution or Stanford University. © 2026 by the Board of Trustees of Leland Stanford Junior University. 🔔 Subscribe for more discussions: @HooverInstitution 👍 Like and share this video! 🌐 Follow us on social media: • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HooverInstStanford • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hoover-institution-at-stanford-university • Instagram: https://instagram.com/hooverinstitution • TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hooverinstitution • X: https://www.twitter.com/HooverInst