Mao’s Party Never Ends | Michael Auslin | Hoover Institution

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Mao’s Party Never Ends | Michael Auslin | Hoover Institution

FromThe Pacific Century

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Dec 13, 2022

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Misha is joined by his Hoover colleague, historian Frank Dikotter, to talk about Frank's new book, China After Mao, how the West misunderstands the Party's nature, and why the idea of a liberalizing China has always been a chimera.

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The 21st century may be the Pacific Century, and China appears poised to become America’s greatest rival for global power and influence. Host Michael Auslin and guests discuss the latest politics, economics, security, and cultural news in China, Asia, and America.

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Richard McGregor, The Party, and Pushback against Xi Jinping? Also, South Korea and Japan trade war heats up: Author Richard McGregor discusses what keeps Xi Jinping on top, but is Xi facing a fall? by The Pacific Century
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Niall Ferguson On The Coming Cold War With China: Hoover fellow and historian Niall Ferguson on China, Trump, and Trade. by The Pacific Century
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Professor Rana Mitter on the Tiananmen Square Massacre and the May Fourth Movement: Professor Mitter discusses the Tiananmen Square Massacre thirty years later and the 100th Anniversary of the May Fourth Movement as well as and the future of Chinese pluralism after the coming to power of Xi Jinping. by The Pacific Century
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The Pacific Century Talks with Nadege Rolland: Michael Auslin and John Yoo welcome Nadege Rolland to the podcast. After working as a China analyst for the French Government for two decades, Rolland joined the National Bureau of Asian Research as a senior fellow. Her new report, “China’s Vision for a... by The Pacific Century
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China Challenges Japan and Taiwan: China Flexes Its Muscles; Will Trump Respond? by The Pacific Century
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Suing China?: Misha and John welcome to the podcast James Kraska, Charles H. Stockton Professor of International Maritime Law at the Naval War College, to discuss ways in which international law may hold China responsible for allowing the coronavirus pandemic to sprea... by The Pacific Century
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World to China: It’s Not Us, It’s You: Critics of the US say that Washington is forcing a new Cold War with the PRC. But liberal nations around the world are pushing back on Beijing’s aggressive actions, separately from the US. From the UK to Japan, Australia, and India, democratic states a... by The Pacific Century
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The Pacific Century Visits With Congressman Mike Gallagher: Michael Auslin and John Yoo welcome Congressman Mike Gallagher (R-Wis.) to the podcast. Gallagher joined the Marine Corps after graduating from college and deployed to Iraq twice. A recipient of advanced degrees in intelligence and international relatio... by The Pacific Century
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H.R. McMaster Takes on China: Hoover fellow and former national security advisor H.R. McMaster joins the Pacific Century to discuss the rise of China. by The Pacific Century
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At the Barricades in Hong Kong: Jillian Melchior of the Wall Street Journal reports from the front lines of the protests. by The Pacific Century
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Trump versus China: John Pomfret Reacts: The White House’s new China policy splits the US foreign policy community. by The Pacific Century
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Look, Up in the Sky…: This week, Pacific Century talks to General Kenneth Wilsbach, the commander of Pacific Air Forces. General Wilsbach talks about the US Air Force’s role at the tip of the spear in the Indo-Pacific. A fighter pilot who has flown America’s most advanced jet... by The Pacific Century
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Is China Law an Oxymoron?: John and Misha welcome Julian Ku to discuss China and law. Julian is the Deane Distinguished Professor of Constitutional Law and associate dean at Hofstra Law School and his recent work focuses on China’s relationship with international law. He debates... by The Pacific Century
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The Pandemic, China, and the End of Globalization: Misha and John discuss whether the coronavirus pandemic will help or harm China’s standing in the world. They begin by welcoming Misha’s new book, Asia’s New Politics: Essays on Reshaping the Into-Pacific, out this May from Hoover Institution Press. Th... by The Pacific Century
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Beijing Diary: Misha and John are joined by Eunice Yoon, the Beijing bureau chief for CNBC. They discuss China’s view of Biden and the US, whether the Chinese economy is as strong as touted, Xi Jinping, Belt and Road, and the AI race. Eunice also talks about how she ... by The Pacific Century
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A Conversation with Secretary of State Mike Pompeo: This week, John and Misha talk with Secretary of State Mike Pompeo about the Trump Administration’s China policy. What were their successes? What more did he wish he could have done? Most importantly, where does America go from here? After visiting w... by The Pacific Century
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The Coronavirus Spreads: Misha and John mark the first anniversary of the podcast by focusing on the continuing coronavirus controversy. They discuss whether the Chinese government’s response to the epidemic will become the rare event that challenges the legitimacy of the Xi reg... by The Pacific Century
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The Epidemic Hits by The Pacific Century
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Japan’s Rising Military: Misha gets a new sound system just in time for John and him to welcome Taro Kono, Japan’s Defense Minister. Minister Kono, who also served as Japan’s Foreign Minister, talks about the ways in which the Japanese military has modernized over the past decad... by The Pacific Century
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Britannia Rules the Waves (Again): Misha hosts the Royal Navy’s White Ensign, for a talk with Britain’s First Sea Lord, Admiral Tony Radakin. They discuss why the Royal Navy is returning to the Asia-Pacific, the upcoming deployment of the new HMS Queen Elizabeth to the South China Sea, th... by The Pacific Century
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Eric Schmidt Talks About the Great Sino-US Tech War (And How to Win It): John and Misha are joined by Eric Schmidt, former Chairman and CEO of Google/Alphabet and chairman of the National Security Commission on Artificial Intelligence. Eric discusses the ways in which the US can win the tech competition with China, why AI is ... by The Pacific Century
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An American Statesman Discusses China: Misha and John welcome an American hero to Pacific Century. Former Secretary of State and current Hoover Distinguished Fellow George Shultz discusses how China’s shrinking labor force will reduce productivity and economic growth. He also gives insights i... by The Pacific Century
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Asia’s Chinese Democracy: John and Misha interview Taiwanese Foreign Minister Joseph Wu on how Taiwan beat COVID-19 and gave aid to the world, on Taiwan’s increasingly close partnership with the US and its desire to increase its global role, and how China’s new national security ... by The Pacific Century
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