Honestly with Bari Weiss You’re Already Living in China’s World Pt 2: Beijing's Long Game
Aug 25, 2021
Josh Rogin, a journalist and author of "Chaos Under Heaven," delves into the sweeping ambitions of the Chinese Communist Party. He outlines how past U.S. policy mistakes empowered China and the implications for global governance. Rogin discusses China's influence over Big Tech, Hollywood, and education, raising concerns about a potential Cold War. He also critiques the withdrawal from Afghanistan, framing it as a strategic blunder that opens doors for Chinese expansion. The conversation raises pivotal questions about democracy and American values in an increasingly authoritarian world.
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Shifting Views on China
- The discussion about China's rise was initially confined to a small group of China experts.
- These experts resisted acknowledging that their efforts to encourage China's liberalization were failing.
China's Influence on Public Figures
- John Cena apologized for calling Taiwan a country, highlighting China's influence.
- Daryl Morey's tweet supporting Hong Kong protests and the subsequent NBA backlash further exemplify this influence.
CCP's Export of Censorship
- The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) is exporting its censorship and social credit system to other countries.
- This raises concerns about freedom of speech and expression.
