[Book Talk] Unbroken: The Power of Resilience

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Image Credit: Cover of Dr. Chee Soon Juan's Book

Join us for an evening of shared viewing and conversation with Dr. Chee Soon Juan, one of Singapore's most enduring opposition leaders, which will offer space to reflect on activism, civic life, and different viewpoints within Singapore's political story.


Thursday, April 16, 2026
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM (Pacific Time)
Bunche Hall, Rm 10383


For over three decades, Dr. Chee Soon Juan–Singaporean politician, activist, and secretary-general of the Singapore Democratic Party–has been a singular figure in Singapore's political landscape as one of the nation's most enduring opposition leaders. Having faced decades of legal battles, financial hardship, and the pressures of civil disobedience, Dr. Chee's story is one of unwavering conviction.

In this fireside chat, he moves beyond the political arena to discuss his latest work, Unbroken: The Power of Resilience. Join us for an evening of shared viewing and conversation with Dr. Chee Soon Juan, offering space to reflect on activism, civic life, and different viewpoints within Singapore's political story.

This event is co-sponsored by the UCLA Asia Pacific Center and UCLA Center for Southeast Asian Studies. Please send any questions about this event to unbrokenapril16@gmail.com.




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Sponsor(s): Center for Southeast Asian Studies

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