Politics and US-China Relations
Sinica Podcast
This week on Sinica, I speak with veteran China anal...
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Mar 27 2024 1h 24m
Chapter 1 4 mins
The problem with the use of the term "autocracy" to describe China's systemChapter 2 1 min
Analysis of the motivation behind China's actions, questioning the assumption that all decisions are solely for perpetuating the Communist Party's powerChapter 3 5 mins
Rethinking Xi Jinping's personal influence over China's policy decisions: the checks on his power within the Chinese political systemChapter 4 3 mins
Critique of deterministic theories in political science regarding state behavior, particularly concerning China's foreign policy and domestic policy actionsChapter 5 4 mins
The importance of avoiding oversimplified and deterministic explanations for Chinese behavior on the global stageChapter 6 57 sec
Discussion on the perception of China as an unstoppable juggernaut and the consequences of such a view for international relations and domestic policies in the U.SChapter 7 3 mins
Analysis of the notion that China seeks to recreate an imperial tribute system in its foreign relations and regional strategyChapter 8 5 mins
Introduction of the concept of two strategic constellations that have historically guided China's policy focus: national/regime security and economic/social developmentChapter 9 4 mins
Exploration of factors leading to China's shift from prioritizing economic and social development to focusing more on national and regime securityChapter 10 11 mins
Examination of the internal and external dynamics contributing to China's policy shifts and the impact of globalization on societal and political tensionsChapter 11 4 mins
Reflection on the post-9/11 period as a time of relatively smooth U.S.-China relations and speculation on the role of international crises in shaping bilateral dynamicsChapter 12 31 mins
Discussion on the challenges and opportunities for the U.S. and China to adjust their policies and rhetoric to manage tensions and avoid further exacerbating the bilateral relationship