Judging Freedom Pepe Escobar : How Strong Is China?
Sep 17, 2025
Pepe Escobar, a veteran geopolitical analyst and journalist, dives into the rising strength of China. He discusses the fortified Russia-China partnership and highlights Xi Jinping's modernization efforts driving prosperity in China. Escobar also explores China's military readiness and patient Taiwan policy, contrasting it with Western tactics. He delves into BRICS and SCO initiatives aimed at reshaping global finance and governance, emphasizing an independent path from Western influence.
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Russia-China Paradigm Shift
- Russia-China have solidified the most advanced strategic partnership in their history.
- Pepe frames this as a paradigm shift away from US hegemonic international order.
China Builds Parallel Global Architecture
- China is building parallel global institutions and connectivity like the New Silk Roads and AIIB.
- Pepe argues these instruments promote multilateralism for the global South and challenge Western dominance.
High-Speed Rail Shows Modernization
- Pepe describes traveling China's high-speed rail network and modernized cities as vivid evidence of development.
- He highlights electrification, solar fields, and everyday electric vehicles across small cities he visited.
