The Long Roots of the Chinese Economic Boom

Orville Schell, director of the Center on US-China Relations at the Asia Society, discusses his work on China's economic growth and historical context. He explores the China Boom project, which examines China's development over the past 125 years, and analyzes China's unique political and economic model compared to the West. The discussion highlights China's focus on wealth and power rather than democracy, challenging Western assumptions about progress and governance.

In what ways does Schell contrast the Western notion of democracy with the aspirations of Chinese leaders?

What does Schell mean by 'authoritarian Leninist capitalism' in the context of China's model?

How does Schell view the current global economic system in relation to China's rise?