#37- Zhou Bo : Should The World Fear China?

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 Intro01:20 - China's Multifaceted Identity04:47 Perceptions of China: Fear and Uncertainty07:41 China's Historical Context and Future Aspirations10:40 China's Core Interests and Global Role12:06 China's Economic Development Initiatives17:12 China's Security Role in the Global Order20:07 China's Position on the Russia-Ukraine Conflict29:06 China's Role as a Broker in Global Conflicts33:07 US-China Relations: A Complex Rivalry38:58 Navigating the South China Sea Disputes41:13 Lessons from Trump's First Term48:28 Building Trust Between China and the US53:10 China's Image in the Global Arena53:58 Advice For The Young