Trump has praised Xi Jinping in the past. He’s also slapped tariffs on China. What does the return of Trump mean for China? Economic rivalry for sure. Possible war over Taiwan? A battle over AI dominance and confrontation over China’s rapidly expanding military force, also for sure. How will Trump stop China from usurping America’s place on the global stage?
Guest: Minxin Pei, Claremont College professor and China commentator.
Book Recommendations:
The Red Emperor: Xi Jinping and His New China by Michael Sheridan.
Xi Jinping: The Backlash by Richard McGregor.
Sound design, original score, mixing and mastering by Rowhome Productions. Rowhome’s Creative Director is Alex Lewis. John Myers is Rowhome’s Executive Producer.
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