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The future remains a mystery, yet glimpses of it can be found in the echoes of the past.
In this episode, Endgame speaks with China historian Rana Mitter to gain insight into the minds of Chinese leaders. The discussion covers potential military action in Taiwan, the future of US-China relations, and the implications of the Belt and Road Initiative for the region and the world.
About the Guest:
Professor Rana Mitter is an ST Lee Chair in US-Asia Relations at the Harvard Kennedy School. He was a Professor of the History and Politics of Modern China at the University of Oxford and the Director of the China Centre. Rana is also the author of several books, including “China’s Good War” (2020), “Forgotten Ally” (2013), “A Bitter Revolution” (2004), and “The Manchurian Myth” (2000).
About the Host:
Gita Wirjawan is an Indonesian entrepreneur, educator, and Honorary Professor of Politics and International Relations at the School of Politics and International Relations, University of Nottingham. He is also a visiting scholar at The Shorenstein Asia-Pacific Research Center (APARC) at Stanford University (2022—2024) and a fellow at Harvard Kennedy School's Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs.
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Content:
00:00 - Intro
03:21 - Rana Mitter’s background
04:33 - ‘Forgotten Ally’ book
06:37 - Political liberalism in China: A possibility
11:31 - US-China Competition
16:51 - What could potentially happen in Taiwan?
24:55 - Is China winning from the current world wars?
28:28 - Belt and Road Initiative
40:25 - De-dollarization
44:58 - Should China remain open?
49:42 - Will AI exacerbate climate change?
53:24 - China-led global order