CISS Podcast

Jin Ling, a senior research fellow at the China Institute of International Studies, sheds light on the shifting landscape of China-EU relations amidst growing multipolarity. She discusses the importance of adapting trade dynamics, moving beyond accusations of unfair competition, and prioritizing dialogue. Jin emphasizes opportunities for cooperation on climate change and the digital economy while navigating cultural integration. She also contrasts the EU's value-based diplomacy with China's civilizational approach, urging a deeper understanding of cultural diversity for improved collaboration.

Zhou Bo, a retired senior colonel and military expert, delves into whether the world should fear China's growing power. He discusses China's military evolution, contrasting it with U.S. strategies and emphasizing a peaceful rise through diplomatic initiatives like the Belt and Road. Zhou challenges misconceptions about China's defense spending and promotes the idea that a prosperous China could foster global harmony, drawing on historical trends of self-restraint and envisioned future cooperation.

In this insightful discussion, Jeffrey Ding, a professor at George Washington University and an expert on technology diffusion, shares his thoughts on the modern competition driven by general-purpose technologies (GPTs). He critiques the glorification of breakthrough innovations and highlights the significance of gradual advancements and workforce skills. Ding discusses the historical impact of GPTs on military effectiveness and advocates for a diffusion-centric strategy in the US-China AI rivalry, emphasizing the need for improved technical education and workforce growth.