Sharp China with Bill Bishop (Preview) The Central Economic Work Conference; More Friction with the Philippines; Hawks and Doves and Kissinger
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Bill Bishop is the author of Sinocism
On today's show Andrew and Bill begin with thoughts on the readout from the Central Economic Work Conference, including the emphasis on "progress" alongside stability, high-quality development and high-level security, PRC attempts at brand management, and where infrastructure investment might be going. From there: More water cannons, more controversy, and the same concerns as problems persist between the Chinese Coast Guard and the Philippines in the South China Sea. At the end: Frustrations with the hawk-dove spectrum, Henry Kissinger's complicated legacy, and questions about flights to China, academic engagement, and good Chinese TV dramas.
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Central Economic Work Conference; Xi in Vietnam; Short video crackdown — Sinocism
Central Economic Work Conference; Progress vs stability; PRC-Philippines standoffs; Fentanyl — Sinocism
CEWC 2024 readout — Translated by Sinocism
Rise in Chinese steel output drives sharp rally in iron ore — Financial Times
U.S. Support for the Philippines in the South China Sea — United States State Department
Philippine festive flotilla turns back after Chinese interception — The Guardian
China’s Position on the Political Settlement of the Ukraine Crisis — Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China
What It Feels Like To Be the Target of China’s Water Cannons — New York Times
China uses water cannons anew vs Filipino ships in West Philippine Sea — Rappler YouTube Channel
What Henry Kissinger wrought — Vox
Ambassador Xie Feng met with former U.S. Secretary of State Henry Kissinger — Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China
Chinese Dramas: