Face-Off: The U.S. vs China
The Relationship
Apr 30, 2024
Chinese born professor Minxin Pei discusses the evolving relationship between Xi Jinping and Joe Biden, highlighting misconceptions about Xi's leadership. They explore Xi's strategic vision, foreign relationships, and the dynamics between Xi and Biden. The podcast also touches on Biden's briefing before meeting Xi, CIA profiling on China, surveillance in China, and espionage rivalry between the US and China.
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Quick takeaways
- Biden and Xi's personal relationship may not translate to a deep understanding of Xi's strategic ambitions.
- Xi Jinping's shift towards centralizing control, emphasizing socialist values, and walking back reforms shapes China's policies.
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Biden and Xi Jinping's Initial Meetings
In 2011, Joe Biden and Xi Jinping met for the first time in China as vice presidents, aiming to build a connection. Despite playing basketball and sharing meals, the podcast questions the depth of Biden's understanding of Xi Jinping due to the Chinese leader's strategic reserve.
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