The Political Thought of Xi Jinping and its Impact on MENA

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CHINA-MENA

Atlantic Council

30 episodes

9 months ago

China in MENA Information Series Promotes Informed Discussion on Chinese Influence in the Middle East and informs US and MENA audiences in the policy and business communities about the nature of China’s outreach to the region.

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The Political Thought of Xi Jinping and its Impact on MENA

CHINA-MENA

48 minutes

1 year ago

The Political Thought of Xi Jinping and its Impact on MENA

Join us on China-Mena as we delve into Xi Jinping's political philosophy and its effects on the Middle East and North Africa. Discover Xi's global vision, autocratic alliances, and conflicts with leaders like India's Modi. With expert insights from Steve Zhang, we'll unravel Xi Jinping Thought, explore the Belt and Road Initiative, and China's diplomatic strategies. Delve into power dynamics, internal party debates, and Xi Jinping's quest for superpower status, exploring its impact on the MENA region.

Takeaways:

Xi Jinping's Vision versus Other Global South Leaders
China's Redefinition of International Order
The Ideology of Xi Jinping Thought
Global Diplomacy and Foreign Policy under Xi Jinping
Belt and Road Initiative and Global South Relations

Quotes

"Let's aim to radiate beauty, not just for ourselves but for the Global South and the world. - Steve Tsang

"Embrace and uphold Xi's leadership and political thought, fostering unity and determination, even in discomfort." - Steve Tsang

Featured in the Episode

Steve Tsang
Director of the SOAS China Institute
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-tsang-3b937012/
Website: https://www.soas.ac.uk/about/steve-tsang

Jonathan Fulton
Nonresident Senior Fellow for Middle East Programs at the Atlantic Council. Associate Professor of Political Science at Zayed University in Abu Dhabi
https://ae.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-fulton-2627414b
https://twitter.com/jonathandfulton

Chapters
00:00 - Introduction
04:17 - China's political evolution under Mao and beyond.
09:16 - Evolving Chinese economic system: state vs private.
12:19 - Xi Jinping requires widespread support for his ideology.
14:39 - Xi Jinping's vision: unity, control, national rejuvenation.
21:32 - Xi Jinping aims to reshape global power dynamics.
24:07 - China leading democratization of international order, global South.
29:58 - Overview of China's global engagement and state-centric approach.
34:03 - Global South: diverse, India-China tension, leadership struggle.
39:15 - Navigating Soft Power and Wolf Warrior Diplomacy Under Xi Jinping
44:58 - Steering China's Assertive Stance and Western Relations
49:10 - Outro