#29- Wang Gungwu: Decoding China's Rise In The New World Order

Wang Gungwu is an internationally renowned historian famed for his scholarship on the history of the Chinese diaspora in Southeast Asia, as well as the history and civilisation of China and Southeast Asia. In his illustrious academic career, Wang has held eminent appointments in various universities and organisations around the world. He was a history professor at the University of Malaya (1963–68) and the Australian National University (1968–86), and the vice-chancellor at the University of Hong Kong (1986–95). He is currently a professor emeritus at the Australian National University and a University Professor at the National University of Singapore (NUS), the highest academic title conferred by NUS.TIMESTAMPS:00:00 Trailer 01:03 The Importance of Understanding China's Rise 08:27 Navigating A Chinese Political Identity 20:03 Mao Zedong's Misunderstood Legacy 25:27 The Role of History in Chinese Nation-Building 31:52 Comparing Xi Jinping And Mao Zedong 32:48 Xi Jinping's Influence 37:03 Modernity with Chinese Characteristics 40:46 Balancing Political Stability and Economic Growth 45:52 ASEAN's Role in a Multipolar World 48:59 Maritime Power Dynamics in South China Sea 54:44 Avoiding Conflict In The US-China Rivalry 01:03:30 Lessons for Future Leaders 01:07:23 Advice For Fresh Graduates