13min chapter

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Coronavirus has pushed US-China relations to their worst point since Mao

The Gray Area with Sean Illing

CHAPTER

US-China Relations Before Coronavirus Outbreak

The chapter explores the pre-existing tensions in the US-China relationship, focusing on trade disputes, human rights concerns, China's authoritarian system under Xi Jinping, and the aggressive US stance. It contrasts the Soviet Union and China narratives on ideology and economic development, delving into concepts like China's 'bird cage economy' versus Western views. The discussion also analyzes the shifts in Chinese politics, differences in ideology approaches between Americans and Chinese, and the impact of historical humiliations on China's narrative.

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