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Xiaoyu Pu

NCUSCR Interviews

Democracy Paradox

Shawn Shieh

Jude Blanchette

Justin Yifu Lin

Julian Gewirtz

Denise Ho

Carl Minzner

Stephen Platt

Jeffrey Wasserstrom

Peggy Blumenthal

David Zweig

Robert Blackwill

Gary Liu

Jeffrey Bader

Louisa Lim

Weijian Shan

OwlTail

Margaret Myers

Álvaro Méndez

China’s engagement and influence in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) have grown with the expansion of the Belt and Road Initiative into the region. Increased American attention suggests changes in a complex triangular relationship. What is China's ambition in the region? What would LAC countries stand to gain from more robust partnerships with China? Will they feel pressure to choose between China and the United States?   In a conversation moderated by Xiaoyu Pu on August 12, 2022, Álvaro Méndez and Margaret Myers discuss China’s growing involvement in LAC and its implications for the United States. About the speakers: https://ncuscr.org/events/latin-america-china Follow Xiaoyu Pu on Twitter: @pu_xiaoyu Follow Margaret Myers on Twitter: @MyersMargaret Follow Álvaro Méndez on Twitter: @alvaroimendez Subscribe to the National Committee on YouTube for video of this interview. Follow us on Twitter (@ncuscr) and Instagram (@ncuscr).

China’s engagement and influence in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) have grown with the expansion of the Belt and Road Initiative into the region. Increased American attention suggests changes in a complex triangular relationship. What is China's ambition in the region? What would LAC countries stand to gain from more robust partnerships with China? Will they feel pressure to choose between China and the United States? In a conversation moderated by Xiaoyu Pu on August 12, 2022, Álvaro Méndez and Margaret Myers discuss China’s growing involvement in LAC and its implications for the United States. About the speakers: <a href="https://ncuscr.org/events/chinas-belt-and-road" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://ncuscr.org/events/latin-america-china</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/pu_xiaoyu?lang=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Follow Xiaoyu Pu on Twitter: @pu_xiaoyu</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/myersmargaret?lang=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Follow Margaret Myers on Twitter: @MyersMargaret</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/alvaroimendez?lang=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Follow Álvaro Méndez on Twitter: @alvaroimendez</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/NCUSCR?sub_confirmation=1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Subscribe to the National Committee on YouTube</a> for video of this interview. Follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/ncuscr" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter (@ncuscr)</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ncuscr/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram (@ncuscr)</a>.

Latin America, China, and the United States: A Triangular Relationship | Álvaro Méndez, Margaret Myers, Xiaoyu Pu

Maria Repnikova

Since the Russian invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022, the Chinese government has tried to walk a fine line of neutrality. It has abstained on UN resolutions and not condemned the Russian invasion or the slaughter of civilians. On the other hand, it has restated its support of sovereignty, territorial integrity, and the UN Charter. State owned media and social media have often repeated Russia’s propaganda to the great concern of the U.S. and European governments. Xiaoyu Pu and Maria Repnikova discuss China’s international and domestic media coverage of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the system behind this coverage, and its implications for U.S.-China relations during an interview conducted on April 18, 2022.

Since the Russian invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022, the Chinese government has tried to walk a fine line of neutrality. It has abstained on UN resolutions and not condemned the Russian invasion or the slaughter of civilians. On the other hand, it has restated its support of sovereignty, territorial integrity, and the UN Charter. State owned media and social media have often repeated Russia’s propaganda to the great concern of the U.S. and European governments. Xiaoyu Pu and Maria Repnikova discuss China’s international and domestic media coverage of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the system behind this coverage, and its implications for U.S.-China relations during an interview conducted on April 18, 2022.

Chinese Media Coverage of the Russian Invasion of Ukraine | Xiaoyu Pu, Maria Repnikova

China is a nation of contradictions. It is a developing economy that is an economic powerhouse. It is a rising power that is already a great power. It is a communist state that has embraced capitalism. The dualism of yin and yang is not simply an element of Chinese philosophy. It is a source of modern Chinese identity. This is part two of “Liberalism, Capitalism, Communism” about the global ascendance of China. Last week was about liberal internationalism. Next week will focus on the global influence of the Chinese Communist Party. Part 1 was about liberalism. Part 3 is about communism. This is Part 2 but it is not about capitalism. This week will explore how China’s different sources of identity shape its foreign policy. It is about how an illiberal state adapts to a liberal world order. I want to convey the nuance and complexity of modern China as it exists today. So this week is not about capitalism but the juxtaposition of capitalism and communism. It is about the reconciliation of its many contradictions. And it is about the challenges for China to continue to evolve and transform.The contradictions and complexities intrinsic to Chinese identity are present in its foreign policy. Xiaoyu Pu writes, “China’s grand strategy has no coherent blueprint, and there are competing visions for its emerging roles on the world stage. This is not to argue that Beijing has no grand strategy but rather that Beijing’s grand strategy includes contradictory elements.”Xiaoyu is an Associate Professor of political science at the University of Nevada, Reno and the author of Rebranding China: Contested Status Signaling in the Changing Global Order. There is a lot to worry about China’s global ascendance. But Xiaoyu believes much of the alarm is overblown. Let me restate that he does not believe there is no cause for concern, but he does offer an alternative perspective. Our conversation explores topics as diverse as the domestic politics in China to an analysis of its use of sharp power. We discuss not just China’s prospects for democratization, but whether China must democratize to become a dominant hegemonic power. Thanks to Apes of the State for permission to use their tracks "The Internet Song" and "Bill Collector's Theme Song." You can find their music on Spotify or their Bandcamp.Please visit my blog at www.democracyparadox.com. I have written 80 reviews of both classic and contemporary works of political science with an emphasis on democracy. This week I reviewed John Dewey's classic Democracy and Education. Please visit the website and read my book reviews. And don't forget to subscribe to keep up with future episodes.Support the show

China is a nation of contradictions. It is a developing economy that is an economic powerhouse. It is a rising power that is already a great power. It is a communist state that has embraced capitalism. The dualism of yin and yang is not simply an element of Chinese philosophy. It is a source of modern Chinese identity. This is part two of “Liberalism, Capitalism, Communism” about the global ascendance of China. Last week was about liberal internationalism. Next week will focus on the global influence of the Chinese Communist Party. Part 1 was about liberalism. Part 3 is about communism. This is Part 2 but it is not about capitalism. This week will explore how China’s different sources of identity shape its foreign policy. It is about how an illiberal state adapts to a liberal world order. I want to convey the nuance and complexity of modern China as it exists today. So this week is not about capitalism but the juxtaposition of capitalism and communism. It is about the reconciliation of its many contradictions. And it is about the challenges for China to continue to evolve and transform.The contradictions and complexities intrinsic to Chinese identity are present in its foreign policy. Xiaoyu Pu writes, “China’s grand strategy has no coherent blueprint, and there are competing visions for its emerging roles on the world stage. This is not to argue that Beijing has no grand strategy but rather that Beijing’s grand strategy includes contradictory elements.”<a href="https://www.ncuscr.org/program/public-intellectuals-program/PIP-VI-fellows/pu-xiaoyu" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Xiaoyu</a> is an Associate Professor of political science at the University of Nevada, Reno and the author of <a href="https://www.sup.org/books/title/?id=29139" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rebranding China: Contested Status Signaling in the Changing Global Order</a>. There is a lot to worry about China’s global ascendance. But Xiaoyu believes much of the alarm is overblown. Let me restate that he does not believe there is no cause for concern, but he does offer an alternative perspective. Our conversation explores topics as diverse as the domestic politics in China to an analysis of its use of sharp power. We discuss not just China’s prospects for democratization, but whether China must democratize to become a dominant hegemonic power. Thanks to Apes of the State for permission to use their tracks "The Internet Song" and "Bill Collector's Theme Song." You can find their music on <a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/4HemfSCDgnPiHQh8Z6iyd6" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify </a>or their <a href="https://apesofthestate.bandcamp.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bandcamp</a>. Please visit my blog at <a href="http://democracyparadox.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.democracyparadox.com</a>. I have written 80 reviews of both classic and contemporary works of political science with an emphasis on democracy. This week I reviewed John Dewey's classic <a href="https://wp.me/pavhaU-rE" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Democracy and Education</a>. Please visit the website and read my book reviews. And don't forget to subscribe to keep up with future episodes.<a href="https://www.patreon.com/demparadox" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a>

Xiaoyu Pu on China's Global Identities