Pekingology Party of One
Sep 8, 2023
Chun Han Wong, China reporter for the Wall Street Journal, joins Jude Blanchette to discuss his book on Xi Jinping's rise and China's superpower future. They explore reporting challenges, China's decision-making hurdles, consequences of Xi's power centralization, and the implications of his incapacitation. The podcast highlights the significance of China's political system and succession procedures as a global power.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
Challenges of Reporting on China from a Distance
02:36 • 3min
Assessing China's Decision Making and Economic Challenges
05:36 • 4min
The Challenges and Consequences of Xi Jinping's Centralization of Power
09:37 • 27min
Hypothetical Scenario: The Incapacitation or Death of Xi Jinping
36:51 • 5min
Speculation and Importance of China's Political System and Succession Procedures
42:08 • 3min