Zhou Bo is a Senior Fellow at the Centre for International Security and Strategy at Tsinghua University.In his prior life, he was a Senior Colonel in the People's Liberation Army of China. In this episode, we discuss the role China seeks to play on the international stage amidst its intensifying rivalry with the USA.

00:00 Intro

01:20 - China's Multifaceted Identity

04:47 Perceptions of China: Fear and Uncertainty

07:41 China's Historical Context and Future Aspirations

10:40 China's Core Interests and Global Role

12:06 China's Economic Development Initiatives

17:12 China's Security Role in the Global Order

20:07 China's Position on the Russia-Ukraine Conflict

29:06 China's Role as a Broker in Global Conflicts

33:07 US-China Relations: A Complex Rivalry

38:58 Navigating the South China Sea Disputes

41:13 Lessons from Trump's First Term

48:28 Building Trust Between China and the US

53:10 China's Image in the Global Arena

53:58 Advice For The Young