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At the Edge of Empire

Book • 2024
At the Edge of Empire: A Family's Reckoning with China is a dual narrative that combines Edward Wong's personal family story with his experiences as a journalist in China.

The book explores the complexities of modern China through the lens of Wong's family history, spanning decades of political and social change.

Wong delves into his father's past, who was once a soldier in the People's Liberation Army, and reflects on his own time in China as a correspondent for The New York Times.

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