Mobilizing Patriotic Consumers

Audrey Wong, a political science professor, discusses China's economic coercion tactics and patriotic consumer mobilization. They explore the complexities of China's statecraft, the challenges faced in navigating between coercion and persuasion, and the impact on companies like Lotte and H&M. The podcast delves into China's strategic narrative shaping, the interplay between nationalist sentiments and state propaganda, and the potential shift towards using inducements in economic statecraft.