Zhou Bo is a Senior Fellow at the Centre for International Security and Strategy at Tsinghua University.In his prior life, he was a Senior Colonel in the People's Liberation Army of China. In this episode, we discuss the role China seeks to play on the international stage amidst its intensifying rivalry with the USA.
00:00 Intro
01:20 - China's Multifaceted Identity
04:47 Perceptions of China: Fear and Uncertainty
07:41 China's Historical Context and Future Aspirations
10:40 China's Core Interests and Global Role
12:06 China's Economic Development Initiatives
17:12 China's Security Role in the Global Order
20:07 China's Position on the Russia-Ukraine Conflict
29:06 China's Role as a Broker in Global Conflicts
33:07 US-China Relations: A Complex Rivalry
38:58 Navigating the South China Sea Disputes
41:13 Lessons from Trump's First Term
48:28 Building Trust Between China and the US
53:10 China's Image in the Global Arena
53:58 Advice For The Young
