Scott Tong: Stories from a Changing China

How do major historical events change the lives of everyday people? When Scott Tong moved to Shanghai to open Marketplace’s first bureau in China, he took the opportunity to reconnect with branches of his family that stayed in China after his parents fled mainland China to live in the United States. What he found were rich accounts of his relatives’ lives during Chinese social and political changes spanning the fall of the Qing dynasty, the occupation by the Japanese during World War II, the early years of the People’s Republic and the opening up to the West under Deng Xiaoping. In his new book, “A Village with My Name: A Family History of China’s Opening to the World,” Tong recounts the stories of his relatives and ancestors, and explores questions about globalization, collective memory and the connections between nations. Join us as Scott Tong guides us through China’s defining historical moments from a different perspective.
SPEAKER:
Scott Tong
Correspondent, Marketplace
MODERATOR:
Andy Rothman
Investment Strategist, Matthews Asia
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[@icebaby6714]

Scott is beating around the bush for some key questions in the later part of the video.

[@amos325]

a lot of young people were sent to the country side during the cultural revolution not only people with oversea relations

[@amos325]

but most of the stories are touching and interesting . Thanks

[@vocvoc9895]

Yes, actually EVERY high-school graduate is sent to country-side!

[@jasminew795]

Andrew Cobb It was also because there were no job for youth in cities at that time cause China didn’t have much industry and commerce.

[@capdriving]

i envy why i cannot be a scott tong i feel dumb

[@michaelz5497]

好帅٩(๑´3｀๑)۶

[@peacerespect98]

He looks like Chinese. Does he accept Chinese identity ?

[@jairuskersey8311]

He is Chinese. American Chinese.