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Why is China Building a Massive Army? Dr John Lee

Jun 13, 2022

In this episode, Dr. John Lee, a political scientist at the Hudson Institute and expert on Chinese political economy, dives deep into China's military expansion and its geopolitical ambitions. He outlines how the Chinese Communist Party is leveraging authoritarian governance for rapid modernization, while juggling human rights concerns. The conversation also touches on China's response to global events like the Ukraine crisis and its assertiveness regarding Taiwan. Lee emphasizes the need for the West to adapt its strategies in light of China's growing influence.

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Intro

3min

China's Geopolitical Landscape

17min

The Trade-Offs of Authoritarian Governance

2min

China's Authoritarian Challenges and Geopolitical Ambitions

14min

China's Military Expansion and Cultural Control

9min

China's Assertiveness and Global Impact

12min

Insightful Conversations and Societal Challenges

2min

Dr John Lee is a political scientist, specialising in Chinese political economy, at the Hudson Institute. Dr Lee has authored several books about international security including 'Will China Fail?' and 'The Free and Open Indo-Pacific Beyond 2020' as well as writing for some of the world’s most popular publications including The New York Times, The Australian, and Wall Street Journal.

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