Intelligence Squared China’s Quest for Global Influence
Nov 3, 2023
Bethany Allen-Ebrahimian, an Axios reporter and author of "Beijing Rules," dives into the complexities of China's quest for global influence and its economic strategies that leverage coercion. She outlines how Western companies navigate ethical dilemmas, such as forced labor in Xinjiang, and the impact of censorship on media and markets. The conversation also critiques Western trade policies in relation to authoritarian practices and discusses the concept of an 'economic NATO' to combat Chinese economic coercion. Insightful, timely, and thought-provoking!
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China's Power Source
- China's power comes from its authoritarian economic statecraft.
- This involves using its economy to shape global behavior.
China and COVID-19
- China's initial COVID-19 response was suppressed due to political concerns.
- China later used its influence to control the pandemic narrative.
Xinjiang Cotton Boycott
- H&M faced a state-backed consumer boycott in China after refusing to use Xinjiang cotton.
- This boycott included online campaigns and removal from map apps.
