Puyi

The guest is Puyi, the last Emperor of China, who ascended the throne at the tender age of two amid the fall of Imperial China. He shares his remarkable journey from an emperor to a puppet ruler in Manchukuo, and later, a common citizen. Listeners learn about his struggles as he tried to adapt to the rapidly changing political landscape. Puyi’s life becomes a mirror reflecting the tumultuous 20th century in China, culminating in his unexpected role as a tour guide before his tragic demise.