'The Last Kings Of Shanghai' Delves Into Role Of Competing Jewish Business Empires

Name: The Last Kings of Shanghai: The Rival Jewish Dynasties That Helped Create Modern China
Author: Jonathan Kaufman

A new book looks at the history of China’s development and the important role played by two Jewish families with massive business empires.

Here & Now’s Robin Young speaks with Jonathan Kaufman, author of “The Last Kings of Shanghai: The Rival Jewish Dynasties That Helped Create Modern China.” He is also director of the journalism school at Northeastern University.