Behind the Story ‘China knows it’s getting stronger’: George Yeo on US-China tensions
Nov 25, 2022
George Yeo, former Singapore foreign minister, discusses rising tensions between Beijing and Washington, Singapore's role in the region, and the Singapore-Hong Kong rivalry. Topics include China-US relations, potential nuclear war, history's importance, future of Hong Kong, national security law, challenges to 'one country, two systems', Hong Kong-Singapore rivalry, and writing a new book.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Escalating Tensions and the Fear of Nuclear War
01:43 • 4min
The Tensions Between the US and China
05:23 • 21min
The Future of Hong Kong and the Implications of the National Security Law
26:51 • 4min
Challenges to 'One Country, Two Systems' and the Hong Kong-Singapore Rivalry
30:47 • 4min
The Process of Writing a New Book and Meeting Up
34:59 • 2min