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Dragon rising? Zhang Xin, Associate Professor, School of Politics and International Relations, ECNU

Despite its allegiance to communism, China’s foreign policy has never been particularly revolutionary. It was more in line with the Dao principle of non-action — doing nothing was seen as more conducive to restoring order than doing a potentially detrimental something. But with the recent release of its vision for bringing peace to Ukraine and security globally, Beijing seems to be gearing up for a more active role in the world. Is it a one-off or does it indeed signify a major change in the country’s international standing? To discuss this, Oksana is joined by Zhang Xin, an associate professor at the School of Politics and International Relations at East China Normal University.

5.03.2023
29:10 min
5.03.2023
29:10 min
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Dragon rising? Zhang Xin, Associate Professor, School of Politics and International Relations, ECNU
Worlds Apart is a fast-paced, in-depth discussion on the most pressing issues facing the world today.It strives to depart from the traditional Q&A form of interview in favor of a more emotive and engaging conversation. Host Oksana Boyko is not afraid to ask the hard questions that others avoid, with the aim of promoting intelligent public debate.