Uncommon Knowledge The World According to China with Elizabeth Economy | Uncommon Knowledge | Peter Robinson | Hoover Institution
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Oct 23, 2023 
Elizabeth Economy, author and senior advisor, discusses China's ambition for controlling international internet traffic, President Xi Jinping's ambition to reclaim Chinese centrality on the global stage, and the comparison of China policies between the Trump and Biden administrations. The podcast explores the practical implications of China's ambitions, the complexities of China-Taiwan-US relations, and the strategic approach to dealing with China, including protecting allies and managing competition. It also delves into the risk faced by Taiwan, analyzing the defense of Taiwan, Europe's increasing involvement in the Indo-Pacific region, and the implications for China.
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Jimmy Lai's Misplaced Confidence
- Economy recalled interviewing Hong Kong publisher Jimmy Lai who thought business ties would protect him from Beijing.
- Lai later ended up imprisoned after Beijing moved against Hong Kong dissidents.
Party Power Trumps Economic Liberalization
- The Communist Party will prioritize retaining monopoly power and sovereignty over continuing liberalizing economic reforms.
- That priority explains Xi's repression in Hong Kong and reluctance toward political opening despite economic growth.
Compete By Rebuilding Strength And Alliances
- Invest domestically in R&D, chips, infrastructure and rebuild alliances to compete with China.
- Coordinate export controls, supply-chain shifts, and allied diplomacy to raise the cost of Chinese coercion.