Sharp China with Bill Bishop Xi Welcomes Putin and Modi at the SCO Summit; Perspective on the India and China Buzz; World War II and a 'Memory War'
11 snips
Sep 3, 2025 The discussion kicks off with insights from the SCO Summit, where Xi Jinping outlines the Global Governance Initiative and nurtures closer ties with India. The hosts navigate the intricate dynamics of India-China relations amid U.S. tensions. A dive into China's World War II narrative reveals how the Communist Party shapes historical interpretations for political gain. The talk also touches on a significant military parade in Beijing, trade policy shifts with potential tariffs from Mexico, and the evolving landscape of semiconductor regulations.
AI Snips
Chapters
Books
Transcript
Episode notes
SCO's Slow Build Into Global Governance
- The SCO began as a regional security forum and gradually expanded into development and financial cooperation under Chinese leadership.
- Xi's Global Governance Initiative joins many Xi-era initiatives aimed at reshaping institutions to reflect Chinese priorities.
China Sells Stability To The Global South
- China portrays itself as a stable multilateral partner to countries dissatisfied with U.S. policies, leveraging U.S. missteps.
- That messaging finds traction because many countries seek alternatives to perceived U.S. unpredictability.
India Will Hedge, Not Ally Blindly
- India hedges between major powers and will not simply pivot to China despite recent diplomatic warmth with Xi and Putin.
- U.S. actions (tariffs, rhetoric) have accelerated India-China rapprochement but structural tensions remain.
