Rerun: Dealing With an ‘Infinitely More Assertive China‪’‬ Trend Lines

This week on Trend Lines, Kevin Rudd, the former prime minister of Australia, joins WPR editor-in-chief Judah Grunstein to discuss the nature of the challenge China poses to the West, the implications of Xi Jinping’s rule, and the future prospects of both China’s rise and America’s global leadership role.
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Relevant Articles on WPR:
When It Comes to Soft Power, China Is Already Outpacing the U.S.
Beijing Will Come to Regret the End of Hong Kong’s Autonomy
As China Rises and U.S. Influence Wanes, Australia Aims for Self-Reliance
China’s Coronavirus Outbreak Exposes the Limits of Xi’s Centralized Power
Is China’s Repressive Turn Under Xi a Sign of Strength—or Weakness?
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