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The Gray Area with Sean Illing
Coronavirus has pushed US-China relations to their worst point since Mao
Mar 30, 2020
01:01:51
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Evan Osnos discusses the escalating tensions between US and China due to COVID-19, with political leaders fueling nationalist sentiments. The podcast explores the chances of armed conflict, de-escalation, and China's true intentions. Book recommendations on Chinese culture are also shared.
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- US-China rivalry intensifies due to COVID-19 blame game and rising nationalism.
- China's economic impact and US treasuries holding pose potential risks to global economy.
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China's Perception of Itself
China sees itself as a global power shaping the 21st century, with its government deciding which aspects of the global status quo to preserve and reject. China has shifted the ground beneath our feet, rewriting rules on privacy, surveillance, and human rights. They emphasize nationalism and national destiny rather than ideological flexibility. China presents its model as effective and points to its reduction of extreme poverty. However, reservations exist, and many countries are not fully convinced of China's model.
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