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September 6, 2023 44 mins
Explore China's prominent initiatives, the Belt and Road Initiative and the Northern Initiative, as we uncover their true intentions—funding and support or genuine global development. Our esteemed guests shed light on the Chinese Communist Party's approach and practical implementation. We examine progress support, capacity building, and knowledge-sharing efforts, including global development centers and vocational training programs. Join us to understand China's aspirations in shaping global governance. Addressing challenges and skepticism, this episode offers valuable insights for those intrigued by international relations and global development.

Takeaways
  • China's Promotion of Initiatives and Slogans
  • Skepticism around Funding and Support from State-Owned Banks
  • Implementation of Belt and Road Initiative and Northern Initiative
  • Xi Jinping's 32 Deliverables and Action Plans
  • Capacity Building through Vocational Training Programs
  • China's Aim to Mediate Conflicts and Increase Military Presence in the Middle East
  • Importance of Monitoring China's Initiatives and Developments
  • China's Foreign Policy Shift towards the Global South
Quotes

"Embracing multilateralism allows us to foster multiple partnerships and engagements, resulting in a balanced world with diverse sources of strength."-Tuvia Gering

"Amidst the shortcomings of US governance, China endeavors to reform global governance, striving for democracy, multipolarity, fairness, and justice." - Michael Schuman

"Beijing remains steadfast, doubling down on their initiatives with unwavering momentum."- Michael Schuman

Featured in the Episode

Jonathan Fulton
Nonresident Senior Fellow for Middle East Programs at the Atlantic Council. Assistant Professor of Political Science at Zayed University in Abu Dhabi
https://ae.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-fulton-2627414b
https://twitter.com/jonathandfulton

Michael Schuman
Nonresident Senior Fellow, Global China Hub, Atlantic Council
https://twitter.com/michaelschuman

Tuvia Gering
Nonresident Fellow, Global China Hub, Atlantic Council; Researcher at the Diane & Guilford Glazer Foundation Israel-China Policy Center at the Institute for National Security Studies
https://twitter.com/GeringTuvia

Chapters
00:09 - Introduction
01:53 - China's Global Initiatives: Shaping a New World Order
06:00 - Beijing's Ambitions: Altering the US-Led World Order
10:40 - Advancing Global Initiatives Amidst US Resurgence
13:23 - Empowering Influence: China's Growing Global Impact
18:21 - China's Foreign Policy Shift: Strengthening Ties with the Global South
20:05 - Embracing China's Offer in Global Development
24:18 - Offering an Alternative Development Model
31:58 - China's Initiatives: Balancing Rhetoric and Reality
35:54 - Promoting Democracy and Facing Challenges
39:40 - Check and Counter Check: Global Influence Battle
40:24 - Superpower Rivalry: Assessing Positive and Negative Impacts
43:21 - Outro

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