What Andrew Batson thinks about taste
China economy researcher based in Beijing who writes on his personal blog about Chinese political economy, history, books and music.
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1 dated position, 2025, in their own words. Our reading of what Andrew Batson has said — not written or endorsed by them.
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Our readingFor listeners, shorter pieces are usually more enjoyable than long, unedited improvisations
Their wordsImprovisers can be prolix and reluctant to edit themselves, but for listeners shorter is usually better.
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