Can the Chinese Communist Party Rule for Another 100 Years?

The Chinese Communist Party, celebrating its 100th anniversary on July 1st, is in the process of reinvention. This transformation is putting the party at the forefront of China’s youth who, at 400–600 million strong, forms the backbone of China’s future. This is a transformation of both China’s self-perception and its relations with the world – especially the West – and the party’s ability to steer it will determine the party’s longevity as the governing party of the most populous nation in the world. In this conversation, Eric X. Li talks about the past, present and future of the Communist Party of China. Moderated by FCC President Keith Richburg.

[mohmeegaik]

Eric Li is one of China eminent thinkers. He speaks cogently on the topics & is worth listening to. Forever looking young is Eric Li. Jia you Eric Li.

[yjjoseph]

I just love how intelligently provocative Eric's counter-arguments are.

[benjamintapnio]

How I wish to see another interview where Eric Li will ask the questions and Keith will answer.

[purple]

Thank you Eric. We need more people like him who speaks with reason, logic, common sense and with facts.

[pattyguo]

Keith's talks as an interviewer make Eric even more convincing and brilliant.

[maniaouri]

Dr Eric Xu Li brilliant enlightenment of the TRUTH, as always

[ashavahishta]

"How do you prove that you are the legitimate government of China?"
When over 90% of the 1.4 billion ppl say so, that's a pretty good indicator. How many "democratic" countries can say that?

[kkhong]

Basically the Prof is saying, why are you not like us? When will you be like us? They just cannot comprehend a system that is not like theirs. So much education, but so little knowledge

[cityhunter]

Eric is such a gentleman of wisdom and elegance. His patience is beyond remarks in the face of annoying and provoking questions after questions from Keith who cannot listen nor think. Keith represents the arrogance of the west that's already in the blood, he couldn't even noticed it. But Eric is so brilliant in answering every single one of the provoking and annoying questions providing details and logic and patience. Bravo, Eric!

[paisinsj]

what Keith said just make me feel more disappointed and depressed about the whole west world, and I really don't know what kind of future these guys are leading/pushing us to.

[aiugrouparchitectureandcon]

I understand why he is frustrated in defending China, it's like a kid who got 100 percent in exams and yet kept been asked by another kid who used to get high marks instead of asking HOW he got the high marks, all the questions are about whether he cheated, whether his mom helped him, whether he bribed teacher to get the mark. IT IS INSULTING. I want to see one day China does it to the US.

[satomifumitsuki]

Thanks Eric! You speak out on behalf of all Chinese people! 🇨🇳👍

[kabiraningangom]

Now I understand why the HK riots happened. With professors like Keith no wonder.

[kuri]

"The best way for you to convince the Chinese to have elections, is to make yours work!"

[jtk]

“Self criticism is only useful when it’s relevant”👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[johnsonzhong]

Every single question is like trap, but Eric managed it well.

[shaundudley]

Eric has become really fed-up of late. No longer that urbane, sharp yet sanguine dapper gentleman he was a few years ago. He has clearly had enough of Western arrogance and bullying. I kind of miss the younger Eric but I so get where he is coming from. Wolf Warrior indeed!!!! And I like it.

[itlearner]

Amazing lot of learning about Chinese 1 party system.
Western ask questions for the sake of argument rather to understand or learn from others success.
I think this is the main reason of the western decline.

[andizhang]

Eric’s responses and comments are so convincing and inspiring that I am literally taking notes! Never done that to a YouTube video outside of school work 😂.

[fanofsiu]

If only our diplomats are as eloquent as Mr Eric Li when being interviewed by BBC and CNN. Mr Li's arguments hold water and are strong as hell!