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Reflecting on Cold War I and the Global Ambitions of China
58:50 - 1:08:43 (09:52)
The global strategy being pursued by China, since Xi Jinping came into power, is a challenge to US dominance, and poses a threat to global security. As China's strategic options narrow, the risk of conflict with the US could increase, according to experts in geopolitics.
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The development of a "Cold War II" between the US and China is not guaranteed to remain "cold," and China's global strategy under Xi Jinping poses a significant challenge to the US and its allies in areas such as investment, surveillance technology, and the digital Silk Road.
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The development of a "Cold War II" between the US and China is not guaranteed to remain "cold," and China's global strategy under Xi Jinping poses a significant challenge to the US and its allies in areas such as investment, surveillance technology, and the digital Silk Road.
ChapterReflecting on Cold War I and the Global Ambitions of China
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PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The Chinese regime poses a greater risk when it feels its strategic options are narrowing and sees a limited window of opportunity to achieve parity or primacy with the dominant superpower.
1:03:24 - 1:08:43 (05:19)
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The Chinese regime poses a greater risk when it feels its strategic options are narrowing and sees a limited window of opportunity to achieve parity or primacy with the dominant superpower. Chinese leaders have tried to adopt Western historical strategies to achieve their goals that they hadn't ever tried since the 15th century.