Intelligence Squared Is the West Getting China Wrong? with Keyu Jin and Gideon Rachman
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May 17, 2023 Keyu Jin, a Professor of Economics at the London School of Economics and author of "The New China Playbook," joins Gideon Rachman, Chief Foreign Affairs Commentator for the Financial Times. They tackle whether the West truly understands China, navigating tensions and cultural misunderstandings. The conversation dives into the 'lying flat' movement among youth seeking work-life balance, China's aging population challenges, and socioeconomic paradoxes facing highly educated youth. They also reflect on nationalism and the risks of conflict over Taiwan in U.S.-China relations.
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Early Life in China
- Keyu Jin grew up in 1980s China with rationed food, communal kitchens, and regular blackouts.
- Her family read poems by candlelight during blackouts.
China's New Generation
- China's future will be shaped by a new generation that is more prosperous and confident than their parents.
- This generation is more open-minded on issues like diversity and social causes.
One-Child Policy Impact
- Keyu Jin's school class consisted entirely of only children, except for one Uyghur classmate.
- This reflects the impact of China's one-child policy.
