Uncommon Knowledge The World According to China with Elizabeth Economy | Uncommon Knowledge | Peter Robinson | Hoover Institution
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Oct 23, 2023 
Elizabeth Economy, author and senior advisor, discusses China's ambition for controlling international internet traffic, President Xi Jinping's ambition to reclaim Chinese centrality on the global stage, and the comparison of China policies between the Trump and Biden administrations. The podcast explores the practical implications of China's ambitions, the complexities of China-Taiwan-US relations, and the strategic approach to dealing with China, including protecting allies and managing competition. It also delves into the risk faced by Taiwan, analyzing the defense of Taiwan, Europe's increasing involvement in the Indo-Pacific region, and the implications for China.
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Xi’s Global Reordering Ambition
- Xi Jinping aims to restore China to 'center stage' by expanding territory, regional dominance, and global influence.
- His strategy blends infrastructure, military presence, and political model export through the Belt and Road Initiative.
Consequences If China Dominates
- A China-dominant world would lack the U.S.-led alliances that currently stabilize crises and uphold norms.
- That shift would raise global disorder and economic costs for the United States, including weaker tech positions and higher borrowing costs.
Visitor's Remark About Internet Searches
- Economy recounted a Fudan scholar saying the best part of being in California was uncensored internet searches.
- He contrasted this with Chinese searches that are filtered and recorded, which made Economy uneasy.