Wang Gungwu is an internationally renowned historian famed for his scholarship on the history of the Chinese diaspora in Southeast Asia, as well as the history and civilisation of China and Southeast Asia.
In his illustrious academic career, Wang has held eminent appointments in various universities and organisations around the world.
He was a history professor at the University of Malaya (1963–68) and the Australian National University (1968–86), and the vice-chancellor at the University of Hong Kong (1986–95).
He is currently a professor emeritus at the Australian National University and a University Professor at the National University of Singapore (NUS), the highest academic title conferred by NUS.
TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 Trailer
01:03 The Importance of Understanding China's Rise
08:27 Navigating A Chinese Political Identity
20:03 Mao Zedong's Misunderstood Legacy
25:27 The Role of History in Chinese Nation-Building
31:52 Comparing Xi Jinping And Mao Zedong
32:48 Xi Jinping's Influence
37:03 Modernity with Chinese Characteristics
40:46 Balancing Political Stability and Economic Growth
45:52 ASEAN's Role in a Multipolar World
48:59 Maritime Power Dynamics in South China Sea
54:44 Avoiding Conflict In The US-China Rivalry
01:03:30 Lessons for Future Leaders
01:07:23 Advice For Fresh Graduates
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