Author Series - 'Party of One' with Chun Han Wong

Join us for a discussion with a Wall Street Journal correspondent, Pulitzer Prize finalist, and one of the most admired reporters covering China today, Chun Han Wong, on his new book, Party of One.

Party of One provides a revealing and timely account of Xi Jinping's rise to power, dispelling misconceptions about his leadership and highlighting his centralization of power, cult of personality, and moves towards indefinite rule. Through his firsthand reporting and historical analysis, Wong explores Xi's impact on China and the world, as he challenges Western influence and promotes China's authoritarian model on the global stage.

The conversation is moderated by Ian Curtiss, an Associate Faculty at ASU's W. P. Carey School of Business and PCFR Member.

Why is this important for Arizona?

China, the world's second-largest economy, is increasingly seen as an alternative to Western democracy. The country is currently led by one man, Xi Jinping. Understanding his leadership and dispelling myths is crucial to understanding US-China relations and China's future on the world stage.

Contents

00:00 - Intro
01:54 - Keynote Remarks
08:48 - Moderated Q&A
27:44 - Economic Pressures on CCP
33:27 - Societal Impact of CCP Policies
38:59 - Personality of President Xi Jinping
47:30 - How are Foreign Governments Engaging with China?
53:22 - Challenges of Covering China as a Journalist
56:25 - Conclusion