Banned in China, Jung Chang’s Wild Swans became a defining book of its generation. Now, she is returning to tell the extraordinary story of her family and the transformation of China from imperial collapse to global power.
Her international bestseller traced a sweeping personal history - from her grandmother’s birth under the last emperor, through her parents’ persecution during the Cultural Revolution, to Jung’s own departure for Britain in 1978. Jung will reflect on China’s rapid evolution and the reverberations still shaping her life today.
As Xi Jinping seeks to reassert Maoist principles in a new era of authoritarianism, Jung brings the story forward to the present - exploring how modern China is reshaping the lives of its citizens, including her mother who remains in Chengdu. Through their remarkable experiences, Jung will offer a moving, deeply insightful perspective on life under a communist regime and the far-reaching consequences for the global order. An event not to be missed.
