Desmond Shum

Desmond Shum, author of "Red Roulette," offers a gripping insider's view of wealth and power in China. He reveals how his family's exile from the CCP shaped his perspective and dives into the chilling realities of corruption that fuel business success. Desmond recounts his wife Whitney's mysterious disappearance and a haunting phone call she made years later, warning him against sharing his story. He also discusses the chilling effects of state control on personal safety, making it clear that ambition can come at a steep price in an authoritarian regime.

Desmond Shum, author of the memoir Red Roulette and commentator on Chinese politics, delves into his harrowing experience as a successful businessman in China before his wife Whitney Duan's mysterious disappearance in 2017. He shares insights on the intricate power struggles within the Chinese Communist Party, the chilling effects of government corruption, and the brutal reality of Xi Jinping's political landscape. Shum also critiques the accuracy of China's economic growth reports and discusses the increasing risks faced by those who dare to speak out against the regime.

Desmond Shum, an author and commentator on Chinese politics, shares his gripping story after his wife, Whitney Duan, vanished in 2017 amid a power struggle involving Xi Jinping. He reflects on their lavish life in the early 2000s, intertwined with China's elite, revealing the shocking reality of corruption and political intrigue. Shum discusses the erosion of China’s economic trajectory under Xi's rule and the skepticism surrounding the country's GDP figures. This candid conversation highlights the interplay between personal tragedy and the political landscape of a repressive regime.

Desmond Shum, Chinese property tycoon and multi-millionaire, shares his extraordinary account of business life in China, including the abduction of his ex-wife by the Chinese state. He discusses the rotten state of the current Chinese economy and the role of political approvals and corruption in business growth. The podcast also explores corruption, privileged lifestyles of senior party officials, and the impact of publishing his book 'Red Roulette' on China.

Desmond Shum, a former insider of China's political apparatus, shares his experiences climbing the peak of China's elite and fleeing before being disappeared. Topics include dealing with abuse and the Chinese caste system, leveraging status and vanity, navigating China's politics, corruption and guanxi, dynastic wealth, publishing a book, and discussing Jack Ma. The podcast also covers topics such as how rich Chinese hide their money, fallout after publishing a book, the influence of wealthy Chinese in Australia, and the dire outlook in China.