The Renaissance Statesman: Remembering the Economic and Political Legacy of Fmr. Chinese Leader Jiang Zemin

In this episode, Haotian Luo ‘25 and Elijah Dahunsi ‘25 discuss the life and legacy of Jiang Zemin, the former President of China from 1989-2002. By carrying out the Reform and Opening policy, Jiang reshaped China’s economic prospects and brought millions out of poverty. Although his foreign policy is the subject of much controversy, Jiang remains one of the most influential leaders of contemporary China.