The U.S. and China, in spite of strenuous engagement between the world's two superpowers ,are still at a daggers-drawn crossroads.
It is tragic that the most consequential relationship of our time, that has a direct impact on the security, health, and standard of living of the entire world, is at this crossroads. Worse, virtually the entire China/U.S. establishment in Beijing and Washington seems to have backed itself into a corner. Fresh voices are needed to move both countries off dead center. This is the focus of Polaris Live's winter 2022 season and of our opening conversation with Ambassador Mahbubani.
Professor Kishore Mahbubani, is one of Asia's most accomplished diplomats and Distinguished Fellow, Asia Research Institute, National University of Singapore. He is prolific author. His books include "Has China Won? The Chinese Challenge to American Primacy" and "Can Asians think,"
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00:00 Sarwar Kashmeri and Kishore Mahbubani
00:28 Guest Introduction
02:02 What’s happening with the U.S./China relationship?
05:17 Shouldn’t China show more patience?
09:42 Should the focus be more on economics?
14:00 Is the Chinese economy in trouble?
17:37 How does Asia feel about the troubles in the U.S.?
21:33 Should U.S. and China sit down and try to de-escalate?
26:43 How can U.S. and China focus more on joint trade?
30:20 What can China do to improve things?
32:12 How can China inspire confidence in U.S. people?
36:20 Closing remarks
