Victor Gao, a senior Chinese commentator and former interpreter for Deng Xiaoping, joins Susan Thornton, a former U.S. diplomat, Parag Khanna, a strategic global analyst, and Alvin Yeung, a pro-democracy politician from Hong Kong. The discussion revolves around the cooling Chinese economy and its impact on global trade. They dive into the complexities of the US-China trade war, the implications of the Belt and Road Initiative, and the challenges of Hong Kong's autonomy amidst protests. The panel debates China's global image and long-term ambitions in a rapidly changing geopolitical landscape.
