Amb. Burns Reflects from Beijing
Can diplomatic charisma prevent crises from escalating? Does the CCP feel conflicted about aligning with the likes of Iran and North Korea? What’s the use of communicating during a great power competition?
To find out, ChinaTalk interviewed R. Nicholas Burns, Biden’s Ambassador to China, whose diplomatic career spans 35 years and 8 countries.
We discuss…
Kissinger’s experience negotiating with the CCP,
Why China’s negotiating tactics are so different from those of the Soviet Union,
How European allies are helping to push back against Chinese aggression,
Great power responsibilities, and…
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