Sharp China with Bill Bishop
(Preview) Parsing the Third Plenum Communique; Xi and the Rumor Mill; Trump on Taiwan; Biden and the Chip Status Quo
Jul 19, 2024
Bill Bishop, author of Sinocism, discusses topics such as the third plenum communique, rumors about Xi Jinping's health, Trump's comments on Taiwan, and the state of the Biden chip policy. They delve into the significance of the plenum, uncertainties around Xi's health, and reactions to geopolitical events.
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- China's reform tasks aim to be completed by 2029, sparking speculation on Xi Jinping's future terms and successors.
- Rumors surrounding Xi Jinping's health highlight challenges in verifying information and the misleading nature of online sources.
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China's Focus on Governance and Diverse Interests
The podcast discusses China's recent emphasis on governance rather than just economic reforms, highlighting the challenges of managing a diverse country like China with various interests. The reform tasks laid out are expected to be completed by 2029, raising speculations about Xi Jinping's future terms and successors amidst the intricate political landscape.
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