Former National Security Council staff, Evan Medeiros discusses his report on US-China relations and analyzes China's domestic politics. They explore the challenges of decision-making and policy-making in China, Xi Jinping's policy priorities, the limited impact of public opinion, China's pressure on Taiwan, enduring trends in Chinese politics shaped by Xi Jinping, and potential changes after his reign.
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Understanding and reconciling competing interests within Chinese leadership is crucial in analyzing their actions.
Domestic political dynamics in both the US and China play a significant role in shaping the US-China relationship.
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Understanding China's Evolving Political System
This podcast episode focuses on the importance of understanding China's governance and political system in the 21st century. It features a discussion with Evan Madaros, an expert in Asia Studies, about his report on the new domestic politics of US-China relations.
Identifying Competing Priorities in Chinese Decision-Making
The episode explores a heuristic used to analyze Chinese actions, which involves identifying and reconciling competing interests or priorities within the Chinese leadership. Examples of these tensions include the balance between identity and interests, support for the rules-based order versus alternative orders, and the tension between economic development and national security.
The Role of Domestic Politics in US-China Relations
The episode emphasizes the significance of domestic political dynamics in both the United States and China in shaping the trajectory of the US-China relationship. It highlights the evolving nature of domestic politics in both countries and the need to understand the perceptions, actors, processes, and incentives in order to comprehend the direction of the relationship.
Challenges and Prospects for US-China Relations
The episode concludes with a discussion on the challenges and prospects for US-China relations. It acknowledges the difficulty of reaching a strategic modus vivendi between the two countries and the importance of a stable domestic consensus in both nations. It also considers the potential impact of a leadership change in China on the enduring trends and dynamics of the relationship.
In this episode of Pekingology, Freeman Chair in China Studies Jude Blanchette is joined by Evan Medeiros, The Penner Family Chair in Asia Studies at Georgetown University. During the Obama Administration, Evan was on the staff of the National Security Council as Director for China, Taiwan, and Mongolia and special assistant to the president and Senior Director for Asia. They discuss his recent report “The New Domestic Politics of U.S.-China Relations” published by the Asia Society Center for Public Analysis.
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