ChinaTalk Schell on The Long Arc of US-China and Long Reach of Leninism
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Apr 14, 2023 Orville Schell, a veteran China scholar and the Arthur Ross Director of the Center on U.S.-China Relations, shares deep insights into Xi Jinping's worldview shaped by his formative years. They discuss why Mao Zedong offers more compelling literature than Xi, delve into China's reciprocity issues globally, and reveal U.S. officials' secretive reactions to Tiananmen. Schell also reflects on the evolving dynamics of U.S.-China relations and the significance of Taiwan in current politics, framing these discussions within historical and ideological contexts.
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China's Darkness
- China's darkness stems from tradition and Leninism.
- These forces ingrained autocracy and control into China's political system.
Thinkers on China
- Hu Shi, a Chinese ambassador, believed democracy requires practice.
- Even Mao Zedong's writings offer insights into China's current issues.
Xi's Formative Years
- Xi Jinping's formative years in the Cultural Revolution shaped his worldview.
- He learned control and distrust, impacting his leadership style and foreign relations.
