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China Unscripted

#224 China's Soldiers Have One BIG WEAKNESS | Madhav Das Nalapat

Oct 16, 2023
International Affairs expert Madhav Das Nalapat joins China Unscripted to discuss China's weakness in warfare, the emergence of Cold War 2.0, and combating communism's popularity. The episode explores the beginnings of a new Cold War, weaknesses in the Chinese military, conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East, racism, CCP manipulation of social media, and the challenges of building a global alliance against China.
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Quick takeaways

  • China's soldiers have a big weakness that could affect their ability to win a war.
  • Cold War 2.0 has already begun, initiated by the Hong Kong handover in 1997.

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The New Cold War began with the Hong Kong handover

The New Cold War essentially began when the Hong Kong handover happened in 1997. The CCP saw this as a significant moment, believing it gave them the confidence to replace the United States as the world's preeminent power.

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