Cold War II—Just How Dangerous Is China?

CA 9+ Cold War II—Just How Dangerous Is China? 250,237 views •Apr 13, 2021 3.8K 1K Share Save Hoover Institution 521K subscribers Recorded on April 9, 2021 China is a nation with 1.3 billion people, an economy projected to become bigger than the United States’ in just a few years, and a rapidly growing military. Hong Kong has already fallen under its authority. Meanwhile, Taiwan looms in the distance—with a population of almost 24 million, it’s a technology hub and the world’s leading manufacturer of microchips and other items essential to high tech. What are China’s ambitions toward Taiwan? And if they are ominous, what should the US response to Chinese aggression be? To answer these questions, we’re joined by two experts: former national security advisor (and current Hoover Institution senior fellow) H. R. McMaster and former US deputy national security advisor (and current Hoover distinguished visiting fellow) Matthew Pottinger. They also discuss the Biden administration’s recent diplomatic encounters with China, and which countries might be allies in a conflict with China—and which ones would not be. For further information: https://www.hoover.org/publications/u... Interested in exclusive Uncommon Knowledge content? Check out Uncommon Knowledge on social media! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UncKnowledge/ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/UncKnowledge/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/uncommon_knowle... 494 Comments Auggie Giuseppe Add a public comment... Carlos A. Quispe H. Carlos A. Quispe H. 1 month ago Interesting, if I could contribute with some information, China is the most important comercial partner of Latin American countries. Here in Perú for example, US companies sold their operations to Chinese companies in the last decades. For me as a Peruvian, is easier and cheaper to buy from Ali-express than Amazon. 405 under18fearless under18fearless 1 month ago Mat Pottinger US is financing China’s defence? It’s more like the whole world is financing US defence spending through US 28 trillion deficit. 41 palkoman1961 palkoman1961 1 month ago HR lost me with "we have advantage of being able to choose who governs us" 172 Mike Roche Media Mike Roche Media 1 month ago Peter. Good questions, but please..... brevity brevity brevity! Ask the questions and get out of the way and let them answer 64 John Weiner John Weiner 1 month ago With all due respect, Mr. Robinson you interject too much, you talk too much, and you don't let your guests finish their sentences. This behavior is very annoying to viewers who are as concerned about this issue as you.