In this episode of ChinaPower Podcast, Dr. Elizabeth Economy joins us to discuss President Xi Jinping’s vision for China. Dr. Economy emphasizes the transformative aspect of Xi’s vision and his goal of not only changing the international system at the margins but also transforming China’s role on the global stage. She discusses the importance Xi places on sovereignty and power, explaining the influence this has on China’s actions in Hong Kong, Taiwan, and the South China Sea. Furthermore, she argues that China’s behavior today and ambitions for the future are a direct result of Xi’s leadership. She points out that while his initiatives echo the ideas of past leaders, Xi has transformed them into policies. Lastly, Dr. Economy explores the integration of public and private sectors that needs to take place to manage competition with China.
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The ChinaPower Podcast dissects critical issues underpinning China’s emergence as a global power. By bringing together the leading experts on China and international politics, the series offers our listeners critical insights into the challenges and opportunities presented by China’s rise. These extended discussions are hosted by the director of the China Power Project at the Center for Strategic and International Studies.
China’s Power: Up for Debate 2021: Debate 4
Given China’s growing power, Will China have a sphere of influence in the Indo-Pacific by 2027? Experts discuss in this special debate episode.
China’s Power: Up for Debate 2021 – Keynote Remarks by US Senator Steve Daines on Congress’ Outlook on China’s Growing Power
How does Congress view China’s growing power? US Senator Steve Daines discusses in this special episode.
China’s Power: Up for Debate 2021: Debate 3
Within the next two years, will China establish itself as the most influential external power within Afghanistan? Experts discuss in this special debate episode.
China’s Power: Up for Debate 2021: Debate 2
Will Beijing’s crackdown on tech firms significantly stifle Chinese technological and scientific innovation? Experts discuss in this special debate episode.
China’s Power: Up for Debate 2021 - Keynote Remarks by Secretary Christine Wormuth on the US Army's View of the China Challenge
How does the US Army view the China challenge? Secretary Christine Wormuth discusses in this special episode.
China’s Power: Up for Debate 2021: Debate 1
Has the Covid-19 pandemic accelerated the timeline by which China will surpass the United States to become the world’s leading economic power? Experts discuss in this special debate episode.
The View of China from the US Congress: A Conversation with Rep. Ami Bera
In this episode of the ChinaPower Podcast, US Representative Ami Bera joins us to discuss Congress’ view of China’s growing power. Rep. Bera explains that China has been an issue of bipartisan agreement in the US House of Representatives, Senate, and the Biden administration. Specifically, he says there is bipartisan support for Taiwan, the One China Policy, and the Taiwan Relations Act, and notes that there are more varying opinions on issues such as cooperating with China on climate change. Rep. Bera also examines how Congress views Afghanistan, the South China Sea, and Taiwan, and justifies the need to increase Taiwan’s participation in the international community. He argues that the best way for the US to compete with China is to invest domestically, specifically on issues related to infrastructure and immigration. Lastly, Rep. Bera describes a potential rocky future in US-China relations and explains that healthy competition between the two nations could improve both countries.