In this discussion, Professor Da Wei from Tsinghua University and Professor Xie Tao from Beijing Foreign Studies University dive into the potential impacts of a second Trump term on U.S.-China relations. They analyze the rise of nationalism and its shift from globalization, highlighting how Trump's policies could redefine international dynamics. Mr. Zhou Buo offers a military perspective, while Professor Gong Jun emphasizes economic implications, suggesting a need for renewed cooperation and dialogue to navigate complex challenges between the two powers.

In this discussion, Da Wei, Director at Tsinghua University's Center for International Security and Strategy, delves into a revealing public opinion poll on Chinese perceptions of international security. He highlights a growing national confidence coexisting with pessimism about U.S.-China relations. The conversation touches on Chinese views regarding the Russo-Ukrainian War, the effectiveness of U.S. diplomacy, and the evolving perception of the U.S. as a power-based rather than values-based country. Da Wei also reflects on the generational divide in attitudes toward international security.

Experts discuss the impact of US-China rivalry on Ukraine and Taiwan, comparing the situations in both countries. They explore Taiwan's strategic preparations amidst the Ukraine-Russia conflict and analyze the social origins of policies in China, Taiwan, and Ukraine. The podcast also delves into the Sino-American rivalry, implications of Trump's return on Taiwan, and China's lessons from Taiwan in the wake of the Ukraine War.