The Rise of China

Pasta, porcelain, paper money, gunpowder, and the compass: all were first invented in China. In the 21st century, as it rises to the status of global superpower, the ideas, tools and technologies developed there will once again change the course of history. Joining us are Rana Mitter, Professor of the History and Politics of Modern China at the University of Oxford, Dr. Keyu Jin, Associate Professor at the London School of Economics and Political Science and World Economic Forum Young Global Leader, and Dong Chen, Pictet Wealth Management’s Senior Asia Economist. Writer, historian, and economic and geopolitical advisor, Francis Pike, moderates this discussion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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How can we understand and improve the modern world? Join our discussion programme exploring new ideas and global trends from Pictet Group, one of Europe's leading independent investment managers, where we hear from leading experts share ideas and insights considering a plethora of fields to push intellectual frontiers. The show is a collaboration between Pictet, and How To Academy, London’s leading public forum for sharing big thinking.