Economist Podcasts Playing his Trump cards: Biden’s China policy
Nov 23, 2020
Gotti Epstein, The Economist's China affairs editor, and Sasha Nauta, public policy editor, delve into the complexities of Biden's evolving China policy, highlighting a shift from confrontation to caution. They discuss the implications for U.S.-China relations on global issues like climate change. The conversation also addresses COVID-19's disproportionate impact on ethnic minorities, emphasizing the urgent need for better healthcare access. Plus, a fascinating look at sustainable alternatives to plastic cups using sugarcane byproducts shows innovative environmental solutions!
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Biden's China Policy Challenge
- The Biden administration faces the challenge of determining its China policy.
- They must decide how much to continue Trump's confrontational approach and how much to diverge.
Maintaining Continuity with Trump's Policies
- Biden will likely maintain a similar stance to Trump initially.
- He's advised to resist early attempts by Xi Jinping for a 'reset,' seeing them as insincere.
Biden's Shift in Rhetoric
- Biden's rhetoric on China hardened during his campaign.
- Initially emphasizing his relationship with Xi, he later adopted a more critical stance, labeling Xi a 'thug.'