June 16, 2020 — Author Michael Schuman discusses his latest book, Superpower Interrupted: The Chinese History of the World.  In this colorful, informative story filled with fascinating characters, epic battles, influential thinkers, and decisive moments, Schuman uncovers how the Chinese view their own history and how its narrative is distinctly different from that of Western civilization. He explains how this unique Chinese history of the world shapes China's economic policy, attitude toward the United States and the rest of the world, relations with its neighbors, positions on democracy and human rights, and notions of good government. Moderated by NPR Beijing correspondent, Emily Feng. (59 min., 43 sec.)