Te-Ping Chen

Te-Ping Chen, a Wall Street Journal reporter and author of 'Land of Big Numbers,' shares her insightful journey from journalism to fiction. She discusses her writing process and the compelling characters inspired by her experiences in China. Te-Ping highlights the emotional complexities faced by individuals living under state control and how fiction fosters empathy. The conversation also touches on the intersection of personal ambition and societal roles, and reflections on the future of journalism in an ever-changing landscape.