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China's Wolf Warrior Diplomacy, Part 2

Feb 4, 2022

Peter Martin, author of "China's Civilian Army: The Making of Wolf Warrior Diplomacy," joins Schwarzman scholar Jason Zhou to explore the evolution of China's diplomatic style. They discuss the youthful diplomats of the '80s and how their ethos transformed into the assertive 'Wolf Warrior' approach today. Fascinating tidbits arise, from Xi Jinping's in-laws to the significance of Tiananmen in shaping modern strategies. The duo also humorously touches on why Chinese right-wingers send calcium pills to the foreign ministry. It's a deep dive into the nuances of nationalistic rhetoric in diplomacy.

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Episode notes

Intro

2min

Navigating Change: Chinese Diplomacy in the 1980s

17min

Contrasting Journalistic Environments: Washington vs. Beijing

2min

Unveiling China's Political Landscape

6min

Navigating Chinese Diplomacy

9min

Shifting Dynamics of China's Diplomacy

12min

Exploring Chinese Diplomacy and Memoirs

4min

Whimsical Conclusions: A Fusion of Poetry and Diplomacy

5min

Author of China's Civilian Army: The Making of Wolf Warrior Diplomacy Peter Martin (@PeterMartin_PCM) and Schwarzman scholar Jason Zhou return to take us from the young diplomats venturing out of China in the eighties to today’s Wolf Warriors and the adoption of more nationalist rhetoric.

We also discuss

Chinese diplomats’ and Canadian retirement homes
Xi Jinping’s father-in-law and his admiration for Thatcher
Tiananmen and rebuilding China back from diplomatic isolation
Why Chinese right-wingers send the foreign ministry calcium pills
Whether Wang Yi can handle Maotai

Check out Peter's book here: https://www.amazon.com/Chinas-Civilian-Army-Warrior-Diplomacy/dp/0197513700

Outro music: I Am the Wife of Mao Tse-tung from Nixon in China by John Adams, performed by Kathleen Kim https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0mtMI_huRtY

Public notice: ChinaTalk's editor Callan is currently in London and planning an informal meetup up on February 24th. Details here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/china-nerds-meetup-tickets-261114549647

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